/glint/ , n.
1. a tiny, quick flash of light.
2. gleaming brightness; luster.
3. a brief or slight manifestation or occurrence; inkling; trace.
v.i.
4. to shine with a glint.
5. to move suddenly; dart.
v.t.
6. to cause to glint; reflect.
[ 1400-50; late ME glint, var. of obs. glent; cf. Dan glente, Sw dial. glänta to glimpse, brighten ]
Syn. 1. gleam, glimmer. 4. See flash .