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. [Obs.]
Where's the Bastard's braves, and Charles his
gleeks ?
Shak.
2. [Cf. Glicke] An enticing look or
glance. [Obs.]
A pretty gleek coming from Pallas'
eye.
Beau. & Fl.
Gleek, v. i. To make sport; to
gibe; to sneer; to spend time idly. [Obs.] Shak.
Gleek, n. [OF. glic, G.
glück, fortune. See Luck.]
1. A game at cards, once popular, played by
three persons. [Obs.] Pepys. Evelyn.
2. Three of the same cards held in the same
hand; -- hence, three of anything. [Obs.]