I. ˈglif transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English gliffen to look quickly, glance
dialect Britain : frighten
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: English dialect (northern) gliff, v., to look quickly, glance, from Middle English gliffen
1. chiefly Scotland
a. : glimpse
b. : a faint trace : suggestion
2. chiefly Scotland : a sudden fright : scare
3. chiefly Scotland : a brief moment : instant