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blew

/blu/

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What does blew mean?

verb

  1. simple past of blow
  2. past participle of blow

proper noun

  1. A surname.
More meanings (2)

noun

  1. (obsolete) Obsolete form of blue.

adjective

  1. (obsolete) Obsolete form of blue.

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IPA pronunciation

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The brooch had come undone as she spoke, and a sudden gust of wind blew the Queen’s shawl across a little brook.
Lewis CarrollThrough the Looking-GlassProject Gutenberg ebook #12
But the breeze, far from lessening its force, blew as if to bend the mast, which, however, the metallic lashings held firmly.
Jules VerneAround the World in Eighty DaysTranslated by George M. (George Makepeace) TowleProject Gutenberg ebook #103
More book examples (3)
She drew up the blinds and opened the window itself and a great waft of fresh, scented air blew in upon her.
Frances Hodgson BurnettThe Secret GardenProject Gutenberg ebook #113
He then, after making more signs on the boy’s head, blew on his forehead, and so woke him up with a start.
Wilkie CollinsThe MoonstoneProject Gutenberg ebook #155
Rising, wet with sweat, he threw his tool down, pulled on his coat, blew out his candle, took his lamp, and went.
D. H. (David Herbert) LawrenceSons and LoversProject Gutenberg ebook #217