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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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‡BLOORO, Bloorie, n. A slight quarrel, a disagreement. [′blu:ro' ′blu:ri]Ork. 1929 Marw.:
We had a bit o' b[looro], but that's by noo.

Phr.: in a blooro (bloorie), “getting into a scrape” (Ork. 1920 J. Firth Reminisc. Ork. Par. (1922) Gl.); having a row.Ork.¹ 1935:
The tinklers were in a blooro (bloorie) on the pier.