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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1590, 1645-1646
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Gley, v. Also: glie. [ME. gley (a 1300). Cf. Glee v.] intr. To squint. — c1590 J. Stewart 68/115.
Sum lyncht, sum gleyid, sum haid ane keppand snoit a1646 Wedderburn Voc. (J).
Laborat strabismo, he glieth
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