Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BLUIT, Blute, n.2 [blyt Rxb.]
1. “A sudden burst of wind” (n., w.Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.).
2. “A sudden burst of sound” (Slk. 1825 Jam.2, s.v. blute, bluit).
†3. A bad or foolish action.n.Sc. 1808 Jam.:
A fuil blute, a foolish action.
