n.
Pronunciation: ' gl ē m
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English gleem, from Old English gl ǣ m; akin to Old English geolu yellow ― more at YELLOW
Date: 15th century
1 a : a transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light <the gleam of dawn in the east> b (1) : a small bright light <the gleam of a match> (2) : GLINT <a gleam in his eyes>
2 : a brief or faint appearance <a gleam of hope>
– gleamy \ ' gl ē -m ē \ adjective