Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GLUNTIE, adj., n.
I. adj. “Tall, meagre, and haggard” (Rxb. 1825 Jam., 1942 Zai); lean (Bwk. c.1920).
II. n. An emaciated woman (Rxb. 1825 Jam.).
[Phs. a variant, with extended meaning, of Glundie.]
