blause
n.— «I’m on “Blog-Pause.” Hence, “Blause.” It probably won’t be an absolute blause, but I won’t dedicate much time to it. I’ve got (interim) finals coming up over the next couple of weeks, and I’ve got to keep focused on my subjects until I’m done.» —“Blause” by Bronson Right To The Point (Md.) Dec. 6, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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