blasten

Middle English

/ˈblastən/

verb
Definitions
  • To exhale with great force; to let out a strong breath.
  • To let out flames; to spread fire from one's mouth.
  • (rare) To afflict; to make diseased or injured.
  • (rare) To blast; (of air) to stream loudly.
  • (rare) To use a musical instrument by blowing.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English blǣstan (blow, blast) inherited from Proto-Germanic *blēstijaną affix from Middle English blast.

Origin

Middle English

blast

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