Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GLIMRO, n. “A phosphorescent glow, espec. of that kind which is seen in moss, or ‘yarpha', if it be stirred up” (Ork. 1929 Marw., Ork.5 1954). Cf. Limro. [′glɪmrɔ]
[From Glim, n.1, or glimmer.]
