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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BESLABBER, v. To besmear in eating and drinking. Sc. pronunciation of beslobber. See P.L.D. § 54.Bnff.4 1934:
The coo's beslabberin' her neeps.
Bnff.7 1934:
Ye're beslabberin' a' yer weisket, min.

[Be, pref., 1 + Slabber, q.v., to dirty. Cf. beslaver.]

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