Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1891-1935
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BLIBE, n.1 “A bubble” (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.). [bləib]Sh.(D) 1891 J. J. H. Burgess Rasmie's Büddie 85:
An, aa aboot, da sea is faem an blibes Ipo da skruf o some grit tide o Truth.Sh.7 1935:
I saw blibes risin' ipo da watter; hit wis laekly eels, fir dey'r nae troots i' dat loch.
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