Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GLONK, int. Variant form of Clunk, n.1, 4., the cry made by a bird.Kcb. 1898 Crockett Standard Bearer xxxiv.:
The black corbies that cry “Glonk! Glonk!” over the carcase of puir perishing Scotland.
