Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GLEE, adj. A mistake for Slee, q.v.Per. a.1860 in R. Ford Harp Per. (1893) 163:
Dear Aunty, what think ye o' auld Johnny Graham? The carle sae pawkie and glee!
