Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1934
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BLOINT, v. and n. [blɔɪnt]
1. v. "To wink from the effects of drowsiness" (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.).
2. n. (See quot.)Sh.7 1934:
Bloint. This word is not common on the mainland of Shetland, but, I believe, was in use in the North Isles. It really means a short nap, "forty winks" — e.g. "I'm fair played oot, an' wid need a peerie bloint o' sleep ta revive me." The word in general use for this is blink or blind.
