chiefly Scotland
: dark blue or bluish gray

Word History

Etymology

Middle English bla, blo, from Old Norse blār; akin to Old High German blāo blue — more at blue

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blae was in the 13th century

Dictionary Entries Near blae

Cite this Entry

“Blae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blae. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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