Atter
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈætə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Atter is a noun meaning (UK dialectal) Epithelium produced on the tongue.
Meaning
(UK dialectal) Epithelium produced on the tongue.
More Meanings
- (UK dialectal) A scab; a dry sore.
- (UK dialectal) to venom; sting
- (UK dialectal) to discharge, as a sore; clot; curdle; cake
- (archaic, figuratively) Moral corruption or corruptness; noxious or corrupt influence, poison to the soul, evil, anger, envy, hatred; destruction, death.
- (archaic or UK dialectal) Poisonous bodily fluid, especially venom of a venomous animal, such as a snake, dragon or other reptile; corrupt or morbid matter from the body, such as pus from a sore or wound; bitter substance, such as bile.
Word Forms
- atters
- attir
- attering
- attered
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include venom, poison, envenomisation, envenomization, envenomation, sting.
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