GLEAN


Meaning of GLEAN in English

[ gli:n ]

■ verb

1》 collect gradually from various sources.

2》 historical gather (leftover grain) after a harvest.

Derivatives

~er noun

Origin

ME: from OFr. glener , from late L. glennare , prob. of Celtic origin.

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