Glunch

Glunch
Glunch Glunch (gl[u^]nch), a. [Cf. {Glump}.] Frowning; sulky; sullen. --Sir W. Scott. -- n. A sullen, angry look; a look of disdain or dislike. [Prov. Eng. & Scot.] [1913 Webster]

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