[f. as prec. + -ING1.] The action or result of the vb. BLISTER.
1563. Hyll, Art Garden. (1593), 95. The same water helpeth … the blistering of the mouth.
1660. Bp. Hall, Rem. Wks., 188. Not a scorching and blistering but … full torrefaction.
1711. Addison, Spect., No. 195, ¶ 2. Blistering, Cupping, Bleeding are seldom of use.
1842. S. Lover, Handy Andy, ii. You’ll get such a blistering from me.
1863. Kingsley, Water Bab., iv. 172. Bullyings, Bumpings, Blisterings, Bleedings.
