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gleed

noun
\ˈglēd \

Definition of gleed 

archaic

: a glowing coal

First Known Use of gleed

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for gleed

Middle English, from Old English glēd; akin to Old English glōwan to glow

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