I. ˈglēd noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English gleed, glede, from Old English glēd; akin to Old High German gluot fire, glow, Old Norse glōth ember, glowing coal; derivative from the root of Old English glōwan to glow — more at glow
1. dialect Britain : a burning or glowing coal : ember
2. dialect Britain : fire , flames
II. adjective
Etymology: Middle English (Scots) gleid, from Middle English gleyen to squint + -ed
1. chiefly Scotland : affected with squint in one or both eyes : squint-eyed
2. chiefly Scotland : crooked , askew