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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bleckster, n. [f. Blek n. or v. Cf. ME. blextere (c 1440) ‘obfuscator’, and Willelmus Blekster in Berwick (1337 Rotuli Sc. I. 492/1).] = Blakster. —1629 Reg. Privy C. Ser. ii. III. 170.
Margaret Dicksoun, bleckster
