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blighter

bligh·ter

UK/ˈblaɪtə/ US/ˈblaɪtɚ/ rare uk

noun

1.
2.

a boy or man

  • “that chap is your host”
  • “there”
  • “;”
  • “s a likable cuss”
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Origin

From blight (something that impedes development or growth, or spoils any other aspect of life) + -er.

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