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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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DAZZLE, v. intr. Sc. usage: to be dazzled, become confused, fail, of the sight. Obs. in Eng. in 17th c.Dmf. 1866 R. Simpson Cottars of the Glen 102:
Ane o' them missed his grip and fell down into the dark pool right over the head. My een dazzled.

[For Sc. form see Daizzle.]