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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1498-1499
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Blunder, v. [ME. blundir, blonder, blondre (Chaucer), of obscure origin.] intr. To talk ignorantly. —a1499 Contemplacioun of Synnaris 1368.
It is sa pereles in comparisoun, As blynd men blunderand of colouris to dispute