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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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Glainer, n. [e.m.E. gleaner, glenar, ME. glenar (c 1440), F. glaineur, OF. glaneur, -eor, f. glene, Glane v.] A gleaner. —c1590 Fowler I. 311/24.
As the glainers empty lapp Do shaw the barren land