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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1882
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GLIMSH, n. A passing glance, a hurried view. [glɪmʃ]Abd. 1882 W. Alexander My ain Folk 31:
"Hae ye read it yet?" "H — m, weel, aw tyeuk a glimsh o' 't," said Saunders, with half-averted look.
