— glimpser , n.
/glimps/ , n. , v. , glimpsed, glimpsing .
n.
1. a very brief, passing look, sight, or view.
2. a momentary or slight appearance.
3. a vague idea; inkling.
4. Archaic. a gleam, as of light.
v.t.
5. to catch or take a glimpse of.
v.i.
6. to look briefly; glance (usually fol. by at ).
7. Archaic. to come into view; appear faintly.
[ 1350-1400; ME glimsen (v.); c. MHG glimsen to glow; akin to GLIMMER ]
Syn. 5. spot, spy, view, sight, espy.