To talk nonsense.
Blather
BLATH-er
ˈblaðər
Verb
Example Sentences
"Stop blathering!"
"He's blathering on."
Etymology & History
Geordie term for foolish talk. From Old Norse blaðra (to talk nonsense).
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Newcastle/Tyneside
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Era
Medieval
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Formality
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