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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GLIBS, n. “A sharper; a pert, sharp person” (E.D.D.). Cf. Glibbans.Sc. 1787 W. Taylor Poems 175:
Tuncans, wha pe guard ty glibs, For fear John Buck pe prak teir ribs.
Lnk. 1806 J. Black Falls of Clyde 130:
How ken ye that nae, Glibs!

[From Glib, adj., 1., q.v.]

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