Gleek (?), n. [Prob. fr. Icel. leika to play, play a trick on, with the prefix ge-; akin to AS. gelacan, Sw. leka to play, Dan. lege.]

1.

A jest or scoff; a trick or deception.

[Obs.]

Where's the Bastard's braves, and Charles his gleeks ? Shak.

2. [Cf. Glicke]

An enticing look or glance.

[Obs.]

A pretty gleek coming from Pallas' eye. Beau. & Fl.

 

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Gleek, v. i.

To make sport; to gibe; to sneer; to spend time idly.

[Obs.]

Shak.

 

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Gleek, n. [OF. glic, G. gluck, fortune. See Luck.]

1.

A game at cards, once popular, played by three persons.

[Obs.]

Pepys. Evelyn.

2.

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

[Obs.]

 

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