I. ˈgler verb
( glared ; glar·ing )
Etymology: Middle English glaren; akin to Old English glæs glass
Date: 13th century
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light
b. : stand out , obtrude
2. : to stare angrily or fiercely
transitive verb
1. : to express (as hostility) by staring angrily
2. archaic : to cause to be sharply reflected
II. noun
Date: 15th century
1.
a. : a harsh uncomfortably bright light
the glare of a neon sign
the glare of publicity
especially : painfully bright sunlight
b. : cheap showy brilliance : garishness
2. : an angry or fierce stare
3. : a surface or sheet of smooth and slippery ice