Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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¶GLIACK, n. Variant form of Clyack, n., 3. (1), the supper given to the reapers when corn-cutting was completed. Used attrib. in quot. See G, 6.Abd. 1900 J. Milne Poems 40:
On “Gliack” nicht, an' “Winter” nicht, The Farmer joins the fireside clatter.
