Meanings
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1
noun
chiefly Scottish and Northern English: foolish, idle, or long-winded talk
The speech was mostly sentimental blether without a practical proposal.
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2
verb
chiefly Scottish and Northern English: to talk foolishly or at excessive length
He blethered about his adventures until everyone had left.
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Etymology
A Scots and Northern English variant of blather, from Old Norse blathra, 'to chatter.' The vowel and consonant reflect regional development, while both noun and verb retain the sense of foolish or excessive talk.