"blige" meaning in English

See blige in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interjection

Etymology: Thought by some to be a shortening of "I'm obliged.". Head templates: {{head|en|interjection}} blige
  1. (West Country, Bristol) blimey Tags: West-Country Synonyms: wow
    Sense id: en-blige-en-intj-m6-kvS3P Categories (other): Bristolian English, English entries with incorrect language header, West Country English

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