glede
/ɡliːd/
noun
- A bird of prey, especially a kite or buzzard.
- A glede circled high above the valley, searching for food.
- In medieval times, the glede was often mentioned in bestiaries.
- The farmer spotted a glede perched on the fence post.
- A burning coal or ember; a glowing piece of fire.
- He stirred the fire, and a single glede fell onto the hearth.
- The campfire had died down to a few gledes in the ash.
- She blew on the glede to reignite the flame.