2. To pick up or gather anything by degrees.

Piecemeal they this acre first, then that; Glean on, and gather up

the whole estate.

Pope.

Glean, n. A collection made by gleaning.

The gleans of yellow thyme distend his thighs.

Dryden.

Glean, n. Cleaning; afterbirth. [Obs.] Holland.

Glean"er (?), n. 1. One who gathers after reapers.

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