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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Glowm(e, Gloom, v. [e.m.E. gloome, glowme, ME. glowmbe, gloumbe (14th c.).] intr. To frown, scowl.1535 Stewart 12959.
O fekill Fortune, … With busteous browis glowmand on hir brie 1558-66 Knox II. 358.
The Quene … glowmed boyth at the messenger and at the requeast 1603 Philotus cxxiv.
I charge thé … Thow neyther girne, gowl, glowme. nor gaip c1610 Melville Mem. 147.
He persauit the King to bear him litle gud will, and to glowm vpon him 1629 Boyd Last B. 114.
Though God glowme in outward countenance at the faultes of his children 1645 Rutherford Tryal Faith (1845) 32.
Believe then that Christ glowmeth that he may kiss
