Gleek

[ɡliːk]

Definition

(n.) A jest or scoff; a trick or deception.

(n.) An enticing look or glance.

(v. i.) To make sport; to gibe; to sneer; to spend time idly.

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

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

Edited by Christine

Definition

n. (Shak.) a jest or scoff a trick: an old game at cards for three each having twelve and eight being left for the stock.—v.i. (Shak.) to gibe or sneer to spend time in sport or fun.

Checked by Alfreda