Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†GLUNTOCH, n. A stupid fellow (Rxb. 1825 Jam.); a surly, sullen person.s.Sc. 1897 E. Hamilton Outlaws xi.:
Was there ever seen such a tongue-tackit gluntoch as this?