Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BLAES, BLAISE, Bleeze, n.1, pl. Also blae, blay. [ble:(z), bli:(z)]n.Sc. 1808 Jam.:
Blae, Blay, the rough parts of wood left in consequence of boring or sawing.Cld. 1825 Jam.2:
Blaise, Bleeze. The blaise of wood, those particles which the wimble scoops out in boring.ne.Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.:
‡Blaes. Also blaise. Thin shavings of wood as bored out by a wimble, etc.
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