Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GLANCH, v. “To bite like a swine with the side of the mouth” (Kcb.8 1900; Wgt., Dmf. 1954).
[Cf. Clanch, n.1, 1., a hurried eater, a glutton, and Glunsh, v.2, to swallow food hastily and noisily.]
