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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
BOURBLAWER, n. “An importunate smooth-tongued beggar” (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.).
[From Bourd, n., below + blawer, boaster, from Blaw, v.1, II. 1.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Bourblawer n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 5 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/bourblawer>
