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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BLETHERIE, n. “Foolish talk” (Bnff.2 1934; Abd.22 1935). [′blɛðəri]Ags. 1867 G. W. Donald Poems, etc. 82:
He felt himsel' a man to be Aboon the Garioch Bodie's law, Wha only deals in bletherie.
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