Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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¶GLIST, v. To glisten, sparkle.Edb. 1843 J. Ballantine Gaberlunzie 87:
And dim maun the ee be that glists nae to see The young green buds sproutin' frae out the auld tree.
