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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BLUSHIN, BLUSHION, n. [′blʌʃɪn]

1. “Bulbs of water” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 76, s.v. blushions).

2. “Blisters of the flesh” (Ib.); “a pustule, such as those of the smallpox, full of matter” (Dmf. 1825 Jam.²).Uls. 1931 “Portglenone” in North. Whig and Belfast Post (28 Dec.) 14/2:
The other day a woman was describing to me a suppurating sore on her child's face. . . . Sometimes a sore like this is spoken of as a “blushin.”