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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MELT, v.² To bruise or crush without breaking the skin (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.). See also Blumelt.Sh. 1899 Shetland News (1 April):
I believe A'm blue meltid me knees an' elbiks.Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
I'm melted my finger. I'm gotten my finger melted.