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gleet definition

gleet (glēt)

noun

  1. Now Rare any abnormal discharge from the body of an animal or human
  2. chronic inflammation of the urethra, as in gonorrhea, characterized by a mucous discharge

Etymology: ME glete < OFr < L glittus, sticky, akin to LL glus, glue: see clay

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