Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GLAP, n. “A sudden attack of illness, espec. of cold; e.g. ‘l got a glap o' cald last week wi' sitting i weet claes'” (Ork. 1929 Marw.). [glɑp]
[Origin doubtful: phs. a variant of Clap, n.1, a heavy blow, a stroke.]
