Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†GLEE, n.2 A glove. Cf. Gluive.Abd. 1783 Gil Brenton in Child Ballads No. 5 a xii.:
There is nae water i my shee, Nor does the win blaw in my glee.