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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CUTTY GLIER, -GLIES, n. comb. “A little squat-made female, extremely fond of the male creation, and good at winking or glying” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 156, -glies). [′kʌtɪ̢ ′gləiər, -′gləiz]Ib. 217:
All the drinkers, floriers, cutty gliers, and curious folks, attend [the fair] from all parts of Galloway.

[From Cutty, n., 1 (1) or (3), and glie, to cast a sidelong glance (see Gley).]

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