"Glesca" meaning in Scots

See Glesca in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈɡleskə/ Forms: Glesga [alternative], Glesgae [alternative]
Head templates: {{head|sco|proper noun|head=}} Glesca, {{sco-proper noun}} Glesca
  1. Glasgow (a major city and council area of Scotland, largest city in Scotland) Categories (place): Cities in Scotland, Places in Scotland

Alternative forms

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