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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BLIBE, n.² A stroke, blow; the mark of a stroke or blow. Cf. Blype, n.¹Bnff. 1787 W. Taylor Scots Poems 9; Abd.²² 1935:
Some Parli'mentars may tak bribes, Deservin something war than blibes.