BISSON

Etymology

Proper noun

Bisson (plural er-noun)

A surname.

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• bisons

Etymology

Adjective

bisson (comparative more bisson, superlative most bisson)

(archaic) sandblind, purblind

(archaic) blinding

Anagrams

• bisons

Source: Wiktionary


Bis"son, a. Etym: [OE. bisen, bisne, AS. bisen, prob. for bis; bi by + s clear, akin to seón to see; clear when near, hence short-sighted. See See.]

Definition: Purblind; blinding. [Obs.] "Bisson rheum." Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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