glew

[ gloo ]

noun

1. an obsolete spelling of glue ( def ).

Grammar Note

Because the irregular past tenses of blow and grow are blew and grew, it might seem logical to assume that the verb glow would follow the same pattern. However, the past tense of glow is regular, and is spelled glowed, not glew.

Word History and Origins

Origin of glew¹

First recorded in 1400–50 (noun)

Example Sentences

He had ordered Captain Glew to bring up off Gravesend to avoid the risks of the navigation of the river in a dark night.

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Captain Glew drained his wine-glass, and uttered a dismal laugh, in which his face bore no part.

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He looked at his daughter, clearly enjoying his own imagination; and Captain Glew uttered a hollow laugh, and stood up.

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On the quarter-deck walked Captain Glew and the mate who had signed articles for the run, Mr. Tweed.

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The two men descended the short ladder, and Captain Glew stood atop waiting.

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