Glēde, n.

n. [A-S. glida, glioda, probably from glīdan, to glide; Sw. glada.]

1. (Ornith.) The common kite of Europe (Milvus ictinus), a rapacious bird.
2. [See GLEED.] A glowing coal. [Obs.] “The cruel fire, red as any glede.” Chaucer.