Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- To quench; extinguish; put out (a fire).
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Examples
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“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
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“Is dish Misther Coxsh? blesh my hart, it is a honor to see you; I have heard so much of your play.”
Burlesques 2006
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"Lor 'blesh you, it's jest abart enneff to myke a corpse laugh."
The Christian A Story Hall Caine 1892
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"God blesh me, no!" rejoined this young statesman.
54-40 or Fight Emerson Hough 1890
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"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
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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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