I. ˈglint verb
Etymology: Middle English, to dart obliquely, glint, alteration of glenten, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Swedish dialect glänta to clear up; akin to Old High German glanz bright, Old English geolu yellow — more at yellow
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1.
a. archaic : to glance off an object
b. of rays of light : to be reflected at an angle from a surface
2. : to give off reflection in brilliant flashes ; also : gleam
3. : to look quickly or briefly : glance
4. : to appear briefly or faintly
transitive verb
: to cause to glint
Synonyms: see flash
II. noun
Date: 14th century
1. : a tiny bright flash of light
2. : a brief or faint manifestation : glimmer
a glint of recognition
also : a trace of emotion expressed through the eyes
a steely glint in his eye