Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†BLOISENT, Bloizent, ppl.adj. (See first quot.) Cf. Eng. blowzy and Blouse, v., to look fresh and plump.Ags. 1808 Jam.:
One is said to have a bloisent face, when it is red, swollen, or disfigured, whether by intemperance, or by being exposed to the weather.Fif. 1827 W. Tennant Papistry Storm'd 163:
His bloizent face, begildet fine Wi rubicunditie divine.
