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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1560-1586
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(Blere,) Bleir, v.2 [Late ME. blere, e.m.E. bleare.] intr. a. To roar, bellow. b. To weep. 1560 Rolland Seven Sages 82/31.
Let the Emprice now bluster, bleir, and bark a1570-86 Maitland Maitland Folio MS xv. 78.
For sum of thame wald be weill fed … Thocht all thair barnis suld bleir a1570-86 Maitland Maitland Folio MS xciv. 88.
On ȝour wyffis to mak sic cost Quhilk may gar all ȝour bairnis bleir
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