Meaning of 'gleek'

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Meaning of ‘gleek’

4 definitions found.

gleek

A jest or scoff; a trick or deception. [Obs.] Where's the Bastard's braves, and Charles his gleeks Shak.

Etym: [Cf. Glicke] An enticing look or glance. [Obs.] A pretty gleek coming from Pallas' eye. Beau. & Fl. To make sport; to gibe; to sneer; to spend time idly. [Obs.] Shak.

A game at cards, once popular, played by three persons. [Obs.] Pepys. Evelyn.

Three of the same cards held in the same hand; -- hence, three of anything. [Obs.]

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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