blart

English

Etymology

Origin obscure. Possibly from Middle English *blerten, from Old English *blǣrettan, a variant of Old English *blǣran (compare Middle English bleren, blaren, bloren (“to cry, bellow, wail”) > English blare, blore). Compare also Middle English blurden, English blurt.

Verb

blart (third-person singular simple present blarts, present participle blarting, simple past and past participle blarted)

1. (Northern England, Midlands, Scotland) To sound loudly or harshly; to cry out, wail, lament.
2. (Northern England, Midlands, Scotland, of sheep or cattle) To bleat, bellow, low.

Related terms

• blare
• blore

Noun

blart (plural blarts)

1. (Northern England, Midlands, Scotland) A loud noise or cry.