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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Glen, v. [e.m.E. glayne, gleane, ME. glene, OF. glener. Cf. Glane v.] intr. and tr. To glean. —1563 Inverness B. Rec. I. 104.
That thair be na glenstaris fundin amangis nychtbouris cornis glennand, and quha beis fundin … glennyng sall pay for the first fault xx s. 1603 Elgin Kirk S. 113.
Newlandis led corn in harvest, Elspet Fyndlay, scheraris of corne, Effie Gray glenning corne
