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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1791-1827
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†GLAUMERIFY, v. Also glomrify. To bewitch, cast a spell over.Edb. 1791 J. Learmont Poems 82:
Fou guid at glaumerifien ein Frae year to year, Till satan come some day bedeen An' for them speer.Ayr. 1827 Galt Howdie, etc. (1923) 102:
Cousin Clatterpenny has been glomrified some at my claim.
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