An Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language / in which the words are explained in their different senses, authorized by the names of the writers by whom they are used, or the titles of the works in which they occur, and deduced from their originals

by John Jamieson

GUIDON, s. A standard.

Fr.

Godscroft.

To GUIK.
V. [Gouk].
L. Hailes.

GUILDE, GOOL, s. Corn marigold, S.
Gules, S. B.

Su. G. gul, gol, yellow.

Gool riding, s. Riding through a parish, to observe the growth of guild, and to fine the negligent farmer, S.
Stat. Acc.

GUKKOW, s. The cuckow.
V. [Gowk].

GUKSTON GLAIKSTON, a contemptuous designation expressive of the combination of folly and vain-glory.
Knox.

From gowk, a fool, and glaiks, the unstable reflexion of rays of light.