blatherskite

nounblather

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noun blather

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Word Origin & History

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."

Example Sentences forblatherskite

What do I care for the Separationist blatherskite more than for the loyal fools?

I fancy that blatherskite, Dorsett, wont sail so high tomorrow.

The Confederate Major was of the class referred to in polite American parlance, as a "blatherskite."

I want thim to remimber their father as something besides a blatherskite phin they grow up.

Maurice's Jabberwock will begin with his blatherskite nonsense—it will be something to pass the time.

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