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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Blane, n. [ME. blane, blaine, bleyne, etc., OE. bleᵹen, blain.] fig. A rankling injury. — 1535 Stewart 37154.
He … in the Mernis hes all with him tane Richt mony berne that mycht nocht thoill this blane