n.
Pronunciation: ' glint
Function: 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