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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.
BLYBER, v. “To drink much and frequently; mostly used of ardent spirits” (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 14; Bnff.2 1935). [′bləibər]
Hence blyberan, “the act of drinking much” (Ib.).
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"Blyber v.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 12 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/blyber>
