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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gladar, n. Also: glader, glaidar. [ME. gladere 1365 (Chaucer).] One who makes glad. — c1500-c1512 Dunb. G. Targe 124.
Thair wes Bachus the gladar of the tabill 1513 Doug. iii. Prol. 4.
Pail Cynthia … Maistres of stremys, and glaidar of the nycht 1528 Lynd. Dreme 423.
Lanterne of the hevin And glader of the sterris with hir lycht
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