n.
Function: noun
Date: 1503
1 a : a quick intermittent flash or gleam b archaic : a sudden quick movement
2 a archaic : a rapid oblique movement b : a deflected impact or blow
3 a : a swift movement of the eyes b : a quick or cursory look
4 archaic a : a brief satirical reference to something : GIBE b : ALLUSION
– at first glance : on first consideration < at first glance the subject seems harmless enough>