GLEAM

I. noun see: yellow Date: 15th century 1. a transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light , b. a small bright light , glint , a brief or faint appearance , ~y adjective II. verb Date: 1508 intransitive verb to shine with or as if with subdued steady light or moderate brightness, to appear briefly or faintly , transitive verb to cause to ~, see: flash