Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • To quench; extinguish; put out (a fire).

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Examples

  • “Is dish Misther Coxsh? blesh my hart, it is a honor to see you; I have heard so much of your play.”

    Cox's Diary 2006

  • “Is dish Misther Coxsh? blesh my hart, it is a honor to see you; I have heard so much of your play.”

    Burlesques 2006

  • "Lor 'blesh you, it's jest abart enneff to myke a corpse laugh."

    The Christian A Story Hall Caine 1892

  • "God blesh me, no!" rejoined this young statesman.

    54-40 or Fight Emerson Hough 1890

  • "Dee Lord, blesh Toddie, an 'make him good boy, an' blesh zem ladies zat told me to say it aden;" the particular "it" referred to being well understood by at least three adults of my acquaintances.

    Helen's Babies John Habberton 1881

  • Coxsh? blesh my hart, it is a honor to see you; I have heard so much of your play. "

    Burlesques William Makepeace Thackeray 1837

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