GLINT


Meaning of GLINT in English

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

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.