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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
BLART, v. and n.
1. v. (See quot.)Dmf. 1879 Jam.5:
To blart down, to fall flat in the mud.
2. n. (1) “The noise which any broad thing makes falling amongst sludge or mortar” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 74).
(2) (See quot.)Kcb.4 c.1900:
Blart, soft stuff thrown from a trowel against a wall, or peat moss thrown from a spade.
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