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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Glew, Gleu, v.1 [ME. glew(e, gleu, early gleowen, OE. gléowian.] tr. To delight, gladden. —?1438 Alex. ii. 622.
Quhen in ald men sic wourship neuis, It gammis all that heris, and gleuis a1500 Doug. K. Hart. 564.
Thir wickit folk … thay never cum thé for to glew
