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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Glit(t, Glyt, n. [e.m.E. glit, MIE. glet, glette (1340), OF. glette.] Filth; slimy matter. — c1420 Wynt. iv. 83 (W).
That all the glyt [R. glwt] within the tovne In tymes mycht be casting dovne 1535 Stewart 13864.
The oftar ay that plastrit be the wound, With greedie glit far mair it dois abound Id. Bann. MS. 140 b/25.
Thay greit ay glewand in glitt; Thay host, thay spew, thay spitt