blár, m. (gs. & npl. -áir, gpl. ~).1. Open space; field. ~ catha, field of battle. ~ sneachta, snow-field, expanse of snow. Bheith ar an m~ (folamh), to be down and out. Prov:Is fearr suí ar an scáth ná suí ar an m~ folamh, a bad bush is better than the open field. 2. Blaze on animal’s forehead.