Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†GLAM, n. “Noise, cry, clamour: generally applied to a loud prolonged cry, as of a crowd or pack of hounds; as, ‘the glam of the ratches'” (Sc. 1887 Jam.). Also in 14th c. Eng.
[O.Sc. glaam, loud noise, 1438; O.N. glam(m), Norw. glam, noise, din, baying of dogs.]
