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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Blaberry, n. [Northern ME. blabery (1483), bleberry (1562), f. Bla a. 3, corresp. to Icel. bláber, Sw. blåbär, Dan. blaabær.] The bilberry.a1500 Henr. Fab. 2820.
The blaberryis, Thocht thay be sad of hew, Ar gadderit vp quhen primeros is forsakin
