The spelling of the word "blype" may be initially confusing because the "y" in the middle of the word is not a common vowel. However, using IPA phonetic transcription, we can see that "blype" is pronounced as /blaɪp/. The "y" is actually pronounced as a long "i" sound, which makes it easier to understand the spelling of the word. In Scottish dialect, "blype" means a slap, a strike or a blow.
The word "blype" has its origin in Old English, deriving from the word "blȳpe" or "blȳppe", which meant a piece of skin or flesh. It can be traced back even further to the Proto-Germanic word "blupô", which had a similar meaning. Over time, the meaning of "blype" evolved, and in Scottish dialects, it came to refer to a slap, a blow, or a cuff.