Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for BLOTE
BLOTE, v.t. [The affinities of this word are not clearly ascertained. In Sax. blotan is to sacrifice, in Goth. to serve or worship; in Arm. bloda is to soften; W. plyz, soft; plyzaw, to soften; Dan. blöder, Sw. blöta, to soften.]
To dry and smoke; as, to blote herrings.
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