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Gleek
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What's The Definition Of Gleek?Synonyms | Synonyms for Gleek: Related Terms | Find terms related to Gleek: See Also | Gleek In Webster's Dictionary \Gleek\, n. [Prob. fr. Icel. leika to play, play a trick
on, with the prefix ge-; akin to AS. gel[=a]can, Sw. leka to
play, Dan. lege.]
1. A jest or scoff; a trick or deception. [Obs.]
Where's the Bastard's braves, and Charles his gleeks
? --Shak.
2. [Cf. {Glicke}] An enticing look or glance. [Obs.]
A pretty gleek coming from Pallas' eye. --Beau. &
Fl.
\Gleek\, v. i. To make sport; to gibe; to sneer; to spend time idly. [Obs.] --Shak. \Gleek\, n. [OF. glic, G. gl["u]ck, fortune. See {Luck}.] 1. A game at cards, once popular, played by three persons. [Obs.] --Pepys. Evelyn. 2. Three of the same cards held in the same hand; -- hence, three of anything. [Obs.] |
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