First Known Use: 14th century
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1glimpse
verb \ˈglim(p)s\
: to look at or see (something or someone) for a very short time
glimpsedglimps·ing
Full Definition of GLIMPSE
intransitive verb
1
archaic : glimmer
2
: to look briefly
transitive verb
: to get a brief look at
— glimps·er noun
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Origin of GLIMPSE
Middle English glimsen; akin to Middle High German glimsen to glimmer, Old English glǣm gleam
2glimpse
noun
: a brief or quick view or look
Full Definition of GLIMPSE
1
archaic : glimmer
2
: a fleeting view or look
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First Known Use of GLIMPSE
circa 1540
GLIMPSER Defined for Kids
1glimpse
verb \ˈglimps\
glimpsedglimps·ing
Definition of GLIMPSE for Kids
: to catch a quick view of
2glimpse
noun
Definition of GLIMPSE for Kids
: a short hurried look
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