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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GLASHI(E), n. Also glassi (Jak.); glashan.

1. The colon of a cow (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., glashie, 1914 Angus Gl., glashi); or of a pig (Cai.⁹ 1946, glashan), esp. with reference to its use in making white puddings or haggis.Cai.⁹ 1946:
There's naethane til compare wi' wir ain heim-made glashan.

2. A flabby, fleshy type of person (Cai.⁷ 1954).Cai.⁹ 1946:
A fair glashan o' a wumman.