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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Glittous, a. Also: glittus, glittis. [ME. gleetous, suppurated (1488), OF. gleteus. Cf. Glit(t n.] Filthy; having or causing unclean or base desires. —1535 Stewart 3468.
In word and work … he wox rycht vile, Gredie and glittus in gulositie Ib. 36037.
Gold is so glittis, as ȝe knaw Ib. 36450.
This Culenus … So glittous was than into chalmer glew c1590 J. Stewart 228 § 114.
Veill sould ȝe luif this glittous ladie deir [sc. Avarice]
