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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1460, 1513
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Gloy, n. [ME. gloy (c 1336), MDu. gloy, gluy, OF. glui.] Straw. — c1460 Alex. (Taym.) 616.
Thik strinklit with the gloy he lay dry and soft 1513 Doug. viii. xi. 31.
The chymmys … Quhais ruffis laitly ful rouch thekit war With stra or gloy
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