Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GLOONDIE, -Y, adj., n. [′glundi]
I. adj. Gluttonous (Ork. 1922 J. Firth Reminisc. 151).Ork. 1880 Dennison Sketch-Bk. 110:
De'il rip an' rive thee gloondie guts.
II. n. A glutton (Ork. 1929 Marw., gloondie). Dennison Gl. gives gloond.
[Cf. Glunt, v.1, to swallow hastily.]
