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gloat (iou)



gloat verb intrans. L16.
[Origin uncertain: perh. of Scandinavian origin (cf. Old Norse glotta grin, Swedish dial. glotta peep, corresp. to Middle & mod. High German glotzen stare).]
Look with a furtive or sidelong glance. Also, appear sulky. obsolete exc. dial. L16.
T. Creech I..with a squinting Eye glote o'er the Pit.
Shine, gleam; (of light) fall obliquely. rare. M17.
G. W. Thornbury The light gloated on some strange-shaped glasses.
Cast amorous or admiring glances (on, upon). L17-E18.
N. Rowe Teach..her deluding Eyes to gloat for you.
Feast the eyes or mind lustfully, avariciously, malignantly, triumphantly, etc. Usu. foll. by on, upon, over. M18.
P. H. Gibbs Our enemies are gloating over our ruin. A. Tyler She seemed to be gloating. She was..so sure of her place.
gloatingly adverb in a gloating manner L17.