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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1694
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Blander, v. [Of obscure origin.] tr. ‘To diffuse or asperse in a scanty or scattered way’ (J). — 1694 Dundee B. Laws 453.
The Craft … not waring suficient allowanc[e] to mak good coulors. … doo blander on bersall and amme [= alum]
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