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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BLINKER, n.³ A blow that makes one blink, a blow on the eye.Bnff. 1882 W. M. Philip K. MacIntosh's Scholars ii.; Abd.²² 1935:
“Well done, Curly!” was shouted from various points. “Jim'll win. That was a blinker!”