tobursten

Middle English

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) to burst apart, burst asunder; to burst open, explode
  • to express intense emotion
  • to break out in sores

Etymology

Inherited from Old English tōberstan (burst asunder, burst apart, shatter) inherited from Proto-Germanic *tebrestaną (burst asunder, burst break apart) affix from Middle English bursten.

Origin

Middle English

bursten

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