stye

English

/ˈstaɪ/

noun
Definitions
  • (disease) A bacterial infection in the eyelash or eyelid.

Etymology

Derived from Old English stīġend, stigend (riser, rising, stye).

Origin

Old English

stīġend, stigend

Gloss

riser, rising, stye

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