GLEEK

n. v.

5 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

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

2.
n.

An enticing look or glance. [Obs.] A pretty gleek coming from Pallas' eye. Beau. & Fl.

3.
v.

To make sport; to gibe; to sneer; to spend time idly. [Obs.] Shak.

4.
n.

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

5.
n.

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


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