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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GLANCY, adj. Shiny, shining, bright (Abd.²⁷ 1954). [′glɑnsi]Sc. 1726 Ramsay T.T.Misc. (1876) I. 102:
Her glancy een like comets sheen, The morning sun outshining.Bnff.⁶ c.1920:
That lassie ower there ha an awfa glancy face.