gliff

transitive verb

\ ˈglif\

-ed/-ing/-s

Definition of gliff

(Entry 1 of 2)

dialectal, British

: frighten

gliff

noun

\ "\

plural -s

Definition of gliff (Entry 2 of 2)

1 chiefly Scottish

a : glimpse

b : a faint trace : suggestion

2 chiefly Scottish : a sudden fright : scare

3 chiefly Scottish : a brief moment : instant

Transitive verb

Middle English gliffen to look quickly, glance

Noun

English dialect (northern) gliff, verb, to look quickly, glance, from Middle English gliffen

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