Glimstick, subs. (old).—A candlestick. [From glim = a light + stick.] Fr.: une occasion.
1690. B. E., Dict. of the Cant. Crew, s.v. Glimstick, c., a Candlestick. Rum Glimsticks, c., Silver Candlesticks. Queer Glimsticks, c., Brass, Pewter, or Iron Candlesticks.
1785. Grose, Vulg. Tongue, s.v.
Glister, subs. phr. (thieves’).—See quot., glister of fish-hooks.
1889. Clarkson and Richardson, Police, p. 321. A glass of Irish whiskey … a glister of fish-hooks.
Glistner, subs. (old).—A sovereign. For synonyms, see Canary. [[156]]
Gloak (or Gloach), subs. (old).—A man. For synonyms, see Chum and Cove.
1821. D. Haggart, Life, Glossary, pp. 48 and 172. Gloach, a man; cove.
Globe, subs. (old).—1. A pewter pot; pewter.
1714. Memoirs of John Hall, s.v.