Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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GLAAM, n. A gleam, glint, faint light (Sh. 1975).Sh. 1949 J. Gray Lowrie 57:
Da first glaam o' daylicht.
[Orig. somewhat uncertain. Cf. Glom but poss. a nonce alteration of gleam.]
