Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1724, 1887
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†BLINK, n.2 Special application of Blink, n.1 (See first quot.)Sc. 1887 Jam.6:
The Blinks were short periods of revival and refreshing which the persecuted hillmen enjoyed between the years 1669 and 1679 — from the granting of the Act of Indulgence to the murder of Archbishop Sharp.Lnk. 1724 P. Walker Life and Death of Peden 30:
Worthy Mr John Blackadder, who was a blest Instrument, to the Experienee of many after this, who used to call these Years [1669–1679] the Blink.
