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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Glaikrie, n. [f. Glaik v.] = Glaikitnesn. —a 1568 Sat. P. xlviii. 203.
Young men for glaikrie can not agrie with age 1581 Burne Disput. 189 a.
Ane change from that, quhilk keipit ȝour vomankynd in al vomanlie grauitie, to this that leidis the zelous imbracearis thairof vnto al glaikrie
