I. ˈgli-mər intransitive verb
( glim·mered ; glim·mer·ing ˈglim-riŋ, ˈgli-mə-)
Etymology: Middle English glimeren; akin to Old English glǣm gleam
Date: 15th century
1.
a. : to shine faintly or unsteadily
b. : to give off a subdued unsteady reflection
2. : to appear indistinctly with a faintly luminous quality
Synonyms: see flash
II. noun
Date: 1590
1.
a. : a feeble or intermittent light
b. : a subdued unsteady shining or sparkle
2.
a. : a dim perception or faint idea : inkling
b. : hint , spark
a glimmer of intelligence