Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BLUSH, n. and v. [blʌʃ]
1. n.
(1) “A kind of low blister” (Bwk. 1825 Jam.2); “a blister raised by chafing” (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.). Found also in Eng. dials., see E.D.D.
(2) “A boil” (Slk. 1825 Jam.2).
2. v. To raise a blister upon some part of the body by chafing. Given in E.D.D. for n.Cy., Nhb., and n.Yks.Bwk. 1825 Jam.2:
I've blush'd my hand.Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.:
A've blusht ma fit wi' walkin'.
ppl.adj. blushing, blistering.Rxb. 1917 Kelso Chron. (19 Aug.) 2/6:
When he finished the drill he owned to a sore back and “blushing” hands.
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