gliff

(ɡlɪf)

a frighta momenta glance

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"Gliff" - To frighten, shock, or catch sight of something.

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The difference is that a Yorkshire terrier is a scrap of a thing; you can scoop it up and give it a good gliff. That option is not open to you with a rottweiler.

He was a dog of immense charm, but he looked impressive standing out in the yard..

Suddenly, the father leaned across and gave him the back of his hand and a fairish gliff at that, around his head.

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Not for one moment am I suggesting a quick gliff round the lug (although there are moments--) I am only suggesting that modern English parents learn how to say and mean "No!"