An archaic or variant spelling of glede, a bird of prey; alternatively, a kite or other hawk.
From Old English 'glida', related to Old Norse 'gleðir' (kite). The word describes raptors and underwent various spelling changes throughout Middle English.
Medieval hunters called these birds 'gleydes,' and the word shows up in hunting chronicles—it's a reminder that not every bird we see had the same name 500 years ago!
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