Glaum
/ɡlɔːm/noun
A Scots verb meaning to grasp, clutch, or snatch greedily.
Did you know?Unlike words with a securely traced ancient root, glaum’s etymology remains uncertain, and scholars generally avoid connecting it confidently to glamour, gloom, or other similar-looking words.
Etymological Timeline
18th Century
Scots
glaum
“To grasp, clutch, or seize.”
18th–19th Century
Scots
glaum
“To take or snatch greedily; also recorded in related noun uses for a grasp or handful.”
19th Century
English dialect
glaum
“A regional or dialectal form associated with grasping or grabbing.”
Modern English
Scots English
glaum
“To clutch, grab, or snatch; chiefly regional and Scots.”