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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Glasterer, n. [f. Glaster,v.] ‘A boaster, a braggart’ (J). —1622 Course of Conformitie 150 (J).
Some vain glasterers, who think themselves learned, … and know not their own ignorance