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| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : blath -er-skahyt |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈblæð ərˌskaɪt |
Definition of blatherskite
Origin :- c.1650, bletherskate, in Scottish song "Maggie Lauder," which was popular with soldiers in the Continental Army in the American Revolution, hence the colloquial U.S. use for "talkative fellow, foolish talk," especially in early 19c. From blather (v.) + dialectal skite "contemptible person."
- noun blather
- What do I care for the Separationist blatherskite more than for the loyal fools?
- Extract from : « Romance » by Joseph Conrad and F.M. Hueffer
- I fancy that blatherskite, Dorsett, wont sail so high tomorrow.
- Extract from : « Ralph, the Train Dispatcher » by Allen Chapman
- The Confederate Major was of the class referred to in polite American parlance, as a "blatherskite."
- Extract from : « Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, » by George Alfred Townsend
- I want thim to remimber their father as something besides a blatherskite phin they grow up.
- Extract from : « Port O' Gold » by Louis John Stellman
- Maurice's Jabberwock will begin with his blatherskite nonsense—it will be something to pass the time.
- Extract from : « Prince Fortunatus » by William Black
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