A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1599
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Gluffe, n. [Cf. Gliffin v.] ? A startled look. —15.. Sym & Bruder 82.
With that the carle begowth to crak, Glowrit vp and gaf a glufe [: stuffe]
