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The Bledlows are the policemen of the Unseen University. They are mostly former watchmen and soldiers, heavy-set and have quite a good turn of speed for their age. Like watchmen everywhere, they believe in the universal guilt of everybody -- in their case, the students.

They have a time-honoured and arcane ceremony at two in the morning which is akin to the Changing of the Guards in other cities of the Multiverse, only louder and more obtrusive, involving the Patting of the Pockets, the I'll Swear They Were Here This Morning, and the Stone Me, They Were Here All Along, and ending with the signing-over of keys between the incoming and outgoing porters. Attempts to get them to turn the volume down a bit are regarded as gross insults from people, who while they might know the value of a good night's sleep, have no respect for deeper values such as Tradition.

In The Last Hero and the The Science of Discworld series, the Bledlows are used by Ridcully to prevent Rincewind from running away. (When confronted by a potential act of heroism, Rincewind follows his better instincts by turning and running.} He doesn't get very far before being (gently) restrained by grinning Bledlows, who are noteworthy in that they have succeeded where other, younger, guards with more weapons and attitude have failed. They are, in short, the one body of men whom Rincewind cannot outrun or evade, which says a lot for all the practice they get chasing down students.
The one person they have thus far been unable to restrain is Granny Weatherwax, as demonstrated in Equal Rites. When Granny really wants to get into the Great Hall and see the Archchancellor, nothing (not even Bledlows) is going to be able to stop her.
Bledlow by hotfuzz459 November 19, 2010
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Only the best. Great lovers . Usually a genious. Extreamly good looking! You want to be a Bledsaw.
How do I become a Bledsaw?
Bledsaw by Bledsaw October 17, 2008
This is how only the very hardest of roadman start off most of their stories. It is usually followed by an anecdote in the first person, whereby 'mans was on a ting ya kno'.
"Ey bled; mans was hittin' dat time ago anywayzzz. STILL"
"Ey bled. NO LONG TING THO'"
"Ey bled come we go shisha caf and check out dem gyals with da bootaaay!"
Ey Bled by msranaramadan August 15, 2015
The name Bleddyn is a Welsh boy's name pronounced Ble-thin. It has been translated as meaning wolf-hero, son of little wolf and/or strong wolf.

Bleddyns are fantastic people. Their unique name reflects their unique personalities. A Bleddyn is a youthful, vibrant, athletic, intelligent and passionate person. Not to mention, very sexy.

A Bleddyn is a very generous man, giving to all who need his help. Bleddyns are dedicated partners and fiercely loyal friends.

Bleddyns live life to the fullest with no regrets, taking nothing for granted. They are cherished by all who know them.

The world needs more Bleddyns...people who will truly change the world for the best!
Girl1: Who is that sexy man?
Girl2: Well that's Bleddyn! who else could it be?
Bleddyn by OrangePopsicle13 December 16, 2010
the most amazing albanian name ever. when girls hear this name they get so excited and drop their channing tatum magazines right away and rush to the person named so.
Valbona: Omg, I think Bledi just walked in.

Xhesika: What! WHERE IS HE?!!?!?! *Runs to him*
bledi by poeticalbo May 14, 2011
A french slang word that can be used different ways. It comes from the arabic word balad meaning country, because many north africans have immigrated to France. In French it can mean your ancestral country in Africa or more precisely your specific region/village/whatever
Demain on part au bled
Tomorrow we will leave for the country
bled by ategua April 2, 2020