Glaiket

/ˈɡleɪkɪt/ adjective

Definition

Scottish dialect: silly, foolish, or light-headed; lacking sense or judgment.

Etymology

From glaik plus the past participle suffix -ed (in Scottish, often -et). The formation suggests someone who has been made foolish or someone prone to foolish behavior. This adjective form became standardized in Scottish English by the 17th century.

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Burns, Scotland's national poet, used words like 'glaiket' in his poems, which is why Scottish verse has such a distinctive personality—it's full of colorful descriptive words English doesn't have.

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