▪ I. † ˈglaster, v.1 Obs. rare.
[? Altered form of glister, suggested by glass.]
intr. To glitter.
1447 O. Bokenham Seyntys (Roxb.) 21 An huge dragon glasteryng as glas. Ibid., His eyne glastryd as sterrys be nyht. |
▪ II. † glaster, v.2 Sc. Obs.
Also glaister.
[Cf. galstre.]
intr. To bawl, hence to brag or boast.
1513 Douglas æneis viii. Prol. 47 Sum glasteris, and thai gang at all for gayt woll. 1721 Ramsay Poems I. Gloss., Glaister, to bawl or bark. |