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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Glaslaw, n. [Gael. glaslàmh.] A handcuff, manacle. —1562 Inverness B. Rec. I. 71.
Ane payr of glaslawes without ane keye 1603 Black Bk. Taymouth 338.
Off glaslawis chanyeit with four schaikhillis
