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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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‡BLAWERTS, n.pl. A blacksmith's bellows. [′blɑ(w)ərts]Ags. 1867 G. W. Donald Poems, etc. 82:
An' he wha wi' his brawny arm Fills a' the clachan wi' his din, Outower his studdie felt the charm, An' loot his blawerts tyne the win'.Kcb.¹ 1934:
The blacksmith at Clarebrand is familiar with “blawerts,” the “smiddy” bellows, but does not think it is still in use.