A
card game dating back to the 16th century, played by three people.
The aim of Gleek is to gather three cards of similar value (such as three kings or three aces). The twos and threes are left out of the pack, after which each player is given twelve cards, and eight are left as a stock, from which the players can purchase extra cards should they so desire.
The trumps in Gleek are called Tiddy, Tumbler, Towser, Tib and Tom. There also exists a four-card variation of the game, which is called Mournival.
Some points of reference:
The Wordsworth Dictionary of Phrase and Fable
http://www.pagat.com/pointtrk/gleek.html