gliff

Noun

(plural gliffs)

(UK, Scotland, dialect) A transient glance.
(UK, Scotland, dialect) An unexpected view of something that startles one.
(UK, Scotland, dialect) A sudden fear.

Origin

Compare Old English gliffen, gliften, to look with fear at.

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