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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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BLIESTER, n. Also blyster (Ags. 1946).  A bilberry. Vaccinium myrtillus. [′bləistər]Ags. 1935 D. H. Scott Badge of Scotland 17:
The ubiquitous blaeberry, soon to flourish with luscious fruit known in the vernacular as “bliesters.”