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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Bland,) Blaind, n. [ON. blanda mixture; spec., hot whey mixed with water.] In Orkney and Shetland, a beverage made of butter-milk and water. —1604 Shetland Sheriff Ct. 139 b.
Magnus Wischert being accusit … for the wiolent cutting of ane barrell [of] blaind
