Blowen, originally a showy or flaunting female, now a prostitute only. In Wilts, a BLOWEN is a blossom. Germ. BLÜHEN, to bloom. In German, also, BUHLEN is to court, and BUHLE, a sweetheart.
“O du blühende Mädchen, viel schöne Willkomm!”—German Song.
Possibly, however, the street term BLOWEN may mean one whose reputation has been BLOWN UPON or damaged.
Blower, a girl; a contemptuous name in opposition to [JOMER].—Gipsy.
Blowsey, a word applied to a rough wench, or coarse woman.
Bludger, a low thief, who does not hesitate to use violence, literally one who will use a bludgeon.
Blue, said of talk that is smutty or indecent. Probably from the French, “Bibliothèque Bleu.” When the conversation has assumed an entirely opposite character, it is then said to be BROWN or Quakerish.
Blue, a policeman; otherwise [BLUE BOTTLE]. From the colour of his uniform.
Blue, or BLEW, to pawn or pledge. Actually to get rid of.
Blue, confounded or surprised; “to look BLUE,” to look astonished, annoyed, or disappointed.