Glamourie

/ɡlæˈmʊri/ noun

Definition

Glamour or magic (Scottish); an archaic or dialectal Scottish term for enchantment or magical charm.

Etymology

Scottish English variant of 'glamour,' with the Scottish diminutive or colloquial suffix '-ie,' deriving from the same roots as 'glamour' (originally meaning magic or enchantment).

Kelly Says

Scottish English preserved the original magical meaning of 'glamour' better than modern English—when a Scot says 'glamourie,' they're using a word that literally means 'magic,' reminding us that glamor is still casting spells on people!

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