Where does “blate” come from?
blate (Scots) comes from Old English blāt — pallid, livid; pale.
blate (Scots): shy, modest, timid, sheepish; stupid, easily...
Definitions
- shy, modest, timid, sheepish; stupid, easily...
Ancestry of “blate”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | blāt | pallid, livid; pale |