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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Blawar(e, Blawer, n. [f. Blaw,v. Cf. e.m.E. and ME. (rare) blower, OE. bláwere.] A blower; a blowing storm.c1520-c1535 Nisbet Acts ix. 1.
Saul, … a blaware of manassis a1570-86 Shaw Maitl. F. cxlvi. 8.
Thairfoir bewar with ane scharpe blawar 1583 Ayr B. Ct. & Council Bks. 9 Oct.
The blawer thairof [sc. beef or mutton] to be punischeit 1595 Duncan Appendix.
Cornicen, … a blawer on the horn
