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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BLES, n. A blaze, a white spot on the forehead of an animal. [blɛs, blæs]Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
A b[les] on de horse.

[Cf. Norw. and Icel. blesa, Sw. bläs(a) (Torp), Eng. blaze. See etym. note to Blaes, n.1]

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