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