Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BLADROCK, n. “A talkative silly fellow” (Dmf. 1825 Jam.2).
[Perhaps contraction for bladderock from O.Sc. bladder (see etym. note to Blether, v., n.1, int.), -ock being pejorative.]
