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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1824

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BLUNNERBOAR, n. “A blundering fool” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 76).Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 41:
And whiles he'll try a blunnerboar Wi' his queer whup to lash.

[Blunner, a common Sc. pronunciation of blunder + Boar, a bear, q.v.]

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