Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BLEEZE, n.2
1. (See quot.)Fif. 1825 Jam.2:
Bleeze of wind, a sudden blast, applied only to a dry wind.
2. “A smart stroke with the fist; as ‘If ye wunna be quiet, I'll wun ye a bleeze o' the mouth'” (Rxb. 1825 Jam.2; Abd.2 1934). Cf. Blaize.
Phr.: full bleeze, “at full pace” (centr.–w.Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.).
[Phs. from same root as O.E. blāwan, to blow. Cf. Eng. blow, a stroke. The vowel may be due to breeze.]
