\Blote\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Bloted}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Bloting}.] [Cf. Sw. bl["o]t-fisk soaked fish, fr. bl["o]ta
to soak. See 1st {Bloat}.]
To cure, as herrings, by salting and smoking them; to bloat.
[Obs.]