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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BLUNT, n.² “A stupid fellow” (Bnff.⁷ 1912; Abd.²² 1935; Rxb. 1825 Jam.²). Cf. Blunk, n.¹, 2. [blʌnt]Ayr. 1817 D. McKillop Poems and Songs 114:
An' hing their heads, like ony blunt, Or sheepish carlin'.nw.Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.:
A never saw sic a blunt as oor Jock.