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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Glowrand, -ane, Glourand, ppl. adj. Also: glowren. [f. Glowrv.] Staring, gazing. a1500 Henr. Test. Cress. 191.
Mars … with reid visage and grislie glowrand ene c1500 Rowll Cursing 192 (B).
Thir vgly devillis … With glowrane [M. glourand] eyne as glitterand glas c1500-c1512 Dunb. Flyt. 98.
Na, glowrand, gaipand fule, thow art begyld Id. Tua Mar W. 100.
Quhen that glourand gaist grippis me about, Than think I hiddowus Mahoune hes me in armes 1535 Stewart 35169.
With atrie visage and with glowrand ene 1560 Rolland Seven S. 1222.
O glowrand, gredie, and gaipen glen 16.. Sempill P. 45/9.
O how he gart the jutters jumble, And glowren fow both reel and rumble
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