to make turgid, as with water or air; to cause a swelling of the surface of, from effusion of serum in the cellular tissue, producing a morbid enlargement, often accompanied with softness.-to inflate; to puff up; to make vain.-to grow turgid as by effusion of liquid in the cellular tissue; to puff out; to swell.-bloated.-a term of contempt for a worthless, dissipated fellow.-to dry (herrings) in smoke. see blote.