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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†BLYTER, v.¹ “To besmear” (Abd. 1825 Jam.²). Cf. Bluther, v.¹, 2.

ppl.adj. blyter't, besmeared with tears.Bch. 1804 W. Tarras Poems 14:
Yir wizzent, yir gizzent, Wi' blyter't grief and sorrow.