Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†BLEIRIE, n. “A lie, a fabrication, q[uasi] something meant to blear or blind the eye” (Ayr. 1825 Jam.2). [′bli:ri]
[From Blear, q.v.]
