gleek Meaning, Definition & Usage

Gleek noun

Etymology

Prob. fr. Icel. leika to play, play a trick on, with the prefix ge-; akin to AS. gelacan, Sw. leka to play, Dan. lege.

Definitions

1. A jest or scoff; a trick or deception. Obs.

   Where's the Bastard's braves, and Charles his gleeks ? Shak.

2. Cf. Glicke An enticing look or glance. Obs.

   A pretty gleek coming from Pallas' eye. Beau. & Fl.

Gleek intransitive verb

Definitions

1. To make sport; to gibe; to sneer; to spend time idly. Obs. Shak.

Gleek noun

Etymology

OF. glic, G. glück, fortune. See Luck.

Definitions

1. A game at cards, once popular, played by three persons. Obs. Pepys. Evelyn.
2. Three of the same cards held in the same hand; -- hence, three of anything. Obs.