I. ˈglim(p)s verb
( glimpsed ; glimps·ing )
Etymology: Middle English glimsen; akin to Middle High German glimsen to glimmer, Old English glǣm gleam
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1. archaic : glimmer
2. : to look briefly
transitive verb
: to get a brief look at
• glimps·er noun
II. noun
Date: circa 1540
1. archaic : glimmer
2. : a fleeting view or look