Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†GLOTT, n. Also glut. [′glɔt(i)]
1. “An opening where light shines through; a clear passage between two objects where the view is not obstructed” (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.). Jak. has glotti, “an opening in a rock; a rent; small cleft”, and glott, “an opening, passage” (now found only in place-names).
2. A narrow pass, a defile.Sth. 1845 Stat. Acc.2 XV. 143:
The chiefs . . . met at a burn called Alt-na-gawn, below the glut of Strathmore.
