eschar

noun

es·char ˈe-ˌskär

: a scab formed especially after a burn

Etymology

Middle English escare — more at scar entry 2

First Known Use

1543, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of eschar was in 1543

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“Eschar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eschar. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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eschar

noun

es·char ˈes-ˌkär

: a scab formed especially after a burn

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