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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

BLUNT, n.2 “A stupid fellow” (Bnff.7 1912; Abd.22 1935; Rxb. 1825 Jam.2). Cf. Blunk, n.1, 2. [blʌnt]Ayr. 1817 D. McKillop Poems and Songs 114:
An' hing their heads, like ony blunt, Or sheepish carlin'.nw.Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.:
A never saw sic a blunt as oor Jock.

[O.Sc. blunt, blont, adj., slow-witted, 15th cent.; v., to become or make blunt, 16th cent. (D.O.S.T.). Appears first in Ormulum, c.1200.]

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