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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BLOIGH, Bloigher, Bloiger, Blougher, n. and v. cf. Beoch and Blocher.

1. n. (See quot.)Uls. 1924 A.E. in North. Whig (12 Jan.):
Bloigh and bloigher, a frequent loose cough.Uls. 1934 (per Uls.²):
He'd been out in the rain and caught a blougher of a coul' (i.e. a cold characterised by much loose coughing).

2. v. Only vbl.n. known.Ant. 1931 J.C. in North. Whig. (14 Dec.) 9/6:
Bloigerin', loud, loose coughing.