Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BLARE, Blair, n. and v. Used in St.Eng. of the sound of a trumpet or of any loud noise. [ble:r]
1. n. “The bleat of a sheep” (Rxb. 1825 Jam.2, s.v. blair; 1923 Watson W.-B. s.v. blare).
2. v. “To bleat, as a sheep or goat” (s.Sc. 1825 Jam.2; Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.). Cf. Blea.s.Sc. 1793 T. Scott Poems 325:
About my flocks I maun be carin; I left them, poor things, cauld an' blarin', Ayont the moss.
