blatherskite
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In 1922, there died Senator Thomas E. Watson of Georgia, able blatherskite, onetime running mate of Presidential runner-up William Jennings Bryan.
From Time Magazine Archive
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After New York Freelance Author Carl Bakal published his celebrated antigun tract, The Right to Bear Arms, N.R.A. members wrote him by the hundreds; among the friendlier salutations were "poltroon," "blatherskite" and "Communist and pervert."
From Time Magazine Archive
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In the larrikin he will not be able to discover a new species, but only an old one met elsewhere, and variously called loafer, rough, tough, bummer, or blatherskite, according to his geographical distribution.
From Following the Equator, Part 2 by Mark Twain
I fancy that blatherskite, Dorsett, won’t sail so high tomorrow.”
From Ralph, the Train Dispatcher The Mystery of the Pay Car by Allen Chapman
"You make much out of nothing if you allow that blatherskite to disturb you," said the Governor, with mild reproof.
From The Ramrodders A Novel by Holman Day