tobursten

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Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Old English tōberstan (to burst apart), from Proto-Germanic *tebrestaną, equivalent to to- +‎ bursten. More at to-, burst.

Verb

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tobursten

  1. (intransitive) to burst apart, burst asunder; to burst open, explode
  2. to express intense emotion
  3. to break out in sores

Descendants

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  • English: toburst