blate

Scots

[blet]

adj
Definitions
  • shy, modest, timid, sheepish
  • stupid, easily deceived, dull, unpromising

Etymology

Derived from Old English blāt (pale, livid, pallid).

Origin

Old English

blāt

Gloss

pale, livid, pallid

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