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Blubber (), n. [See Blobber, Blob, Bleb.]
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1. A bubble.
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At his mouth a blubber stood of foam. Henryson.
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2. The fat of whales and other large sea animals from which oil is obtained. It lies immediately under the skin and over the muscular flesh.
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3. (Zool.) A large sea nettle or medusa.
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Blubber, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Blubbered (); p. pr. & vb. n. Blubbering.] To weep noisily, or so as to disfigure the face; to cry in a childish manner.
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She wept, she blubbered, and she tore her hair. Swift.
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Blubber, v. t.
1. To swell or disfigure (the face) with weeping; to wet with tears.
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Dear Cloe, how blubbered is that pretty face! Prior.
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2. To give vent to (tears) or utter (broken words or cries); -- with forth or out.
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