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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BLAER, Blair, Blare, v. “To turn the edge of a scythe or knife; to spoil the cutting edge” (Mry.1 1925; Bnff.2 1934).

[Phs. a corruption of Eng. blur.]

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