Dictionary entry

Gleek

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Gleek (?), n. [Prob. fr. Icel. leika to play, play a trick on, with the prefix ge-; akin to AS. gelācan, Sw. leka to play, Dan. lege.]

1. A jest or scoff; a trick or deception.

Where's the Bastard's braves, and Charles his gleeks? Shak.

2. [Cf. Glicke] An enticing look or glance.

A pretty gleek coming from Pallas' eye. Beau. & Fl.