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glower (glo̵u′ər)

intransitive verb

to stare with sullen anger; scowl

Etymology: ME glouren, var. of gloren, prob. < ON, as in Norw dial. glōra, Swed dial. glora, to stare, gape < IE *ĝhlōu- < base *ĝhel-: see glow

noun

a sullen, angry stare; scowl

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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