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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
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.).
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"Gluntie adj., n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/gluntie>
