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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1929
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GLAMER, GLAMMER, v., n. [′glɑ: mər]
I. v. 1. “To talk loudly, indulge in chaff or badinage, chatter” (Ork. 1929 Marw.).Ork. 1929 Marw.:
He was aye glameran and speakan.
2. Found only in ppl.adj. glammeran, hurried, rash, hasty (Ork. 1929 Marw.).
II. n. A hurry, bustle.Ork. 1929 Marw.:
He was aye in a glamer aboot something.
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