blet

/ blɛt /

noun

1. a state of softness or decay in certain fruits, such as the medlar, brought about by overripening

Word History and Origins

Origin of blet¹

C19: from French blettir to become overripe

Example Sentences

Drib′bler; Drib′let, Drib′blet, a small drop: a small quantity.

From Project Gutenberg

Rights of the high, low and middle courts of justice over the entire territory of Blet and other villages, Brosses and Jalay.

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No slaughter-house at Blet, and yet "during the harvesting of each year about twelve head of cattle are slaughtered."

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Right of toll on all merchandise and provisions passing through the town of Blet, except grain, flour and vegetables.

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Formerly the seignior of Blet enforced, in this case, the right of redemption which has been allowed to fall into desuetude.

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