SHIMMER


Meaning of SHIMMER in English

— shimmeringly , adv.

/shim"euhr/ , v.i.

1. to shine with or reflect a subdued, tremulous light; gleam faintly.

2. to appear to quiver or vibrate in faint light or while reflecting heat waves.

n.

3. a subdued, tremulous light or gleam.

4. a quivering or vibrating motion or image as produced by reflecting faint light or heat waves.

[ bef. 1100; ME schimeren, s ( c ) hemeren, OE scimrian; c. D schemeren, G schimmern to glisten ]

Syn. 1. glimmer. See glisten .

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