In turn, the hydronym would derive from the Latin glaber "smooth" or otherwise "world", in reference to the lands crossed or its waters.

After the prehistoric settlements, as evidenced by various lithic finds and the remains of a human skeleton dating back 40,000 years ago in the Bus del Bo Pavei cave, the territory was inhabited first by the Euganeans and then by the Paleovenetians, before entering the Roman sphere of influence.

Livestock breeding is active for the production of milk (Latteria Montello) and cheeses with an important company present in the area, Nonno Nanni.

In the garden of the Giavera del Montello plant, a statue was created to represent the work of the Lazzarin family with the image of milk in motion, like a drop that descends and then rises again and in the spring of 2012 the white Cansiglio stone was purchased on which the evolution of milk was then sculpted.

Flourishing craftsmanship: over 170 companies active in various sectors (carpentry, construction, metalworking); catering is also very present.