Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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¶GLAWMEY, n. “An ocular deception caused by witchcraft” (Ayr. 1905 E.D.D. Suppl.).
[Cf. glaum(m)er s.v. Glamour, and glawmery s.v. Glamourie, of which the above is prob. a corrupt or misread form.]
