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ADJ

Clear-sighted, wise, skilful, sagacious, prudent, good

Source: https://bosworthtoller.com/17191
originates from
PWGmc *glauw "exact" (oe-diphthong-tensing) through pwgmc-to-oe
PGmc *glawwa- "exact" (glawwa- > glaww > glauw > glēaw) through pgmc-to-oe
(source: Kroonen 2013:180)

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