The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Blote \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.]
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