Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BLIB, BLIBE, BLEB, n. Used of tea, etc.: a weak, watery portion. Sometimes used in pl. — e.g. blibs, blebs, weak tea, watery soup. [blɪb, bləib, blɛb]Bnff.2 1934:
The broth wiz nithing bit a blibe o' bree.Abd.7 1925; Abd.22 1934:
Thin and bluish-looking milk is said to be a “blib.” Weak tea or watery soup may also be named “blibs.”
Hence blebby, adj., watery.Abd.2 1934:
That's gey blebby soup ye've made the day.
