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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1599
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Blent, v. [For Blenk v. after Blent p.t.] intr. To glance (at). — a1500 Golagros and Gawane 68.
Bright letteris of gold, blith vnto blent c1500-c1512 Dunb. vii. 75.
Saturnus doune, withe fyry eyn, did blent 15.. Clariodus v. 2474.
At morrow as bright Phebus did up blent
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