glister

verb glis·ter \ˈglis-tər\

glis·teredglis·ter·ing \-t(ə-)riŋ\

Definition of GLISTER

intransitive verb

— glister noun

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Middle English glistren; akin to Old English glisian

First Known Use: 14th century

Synonyms: coruscate, flame, glance, gleam, glimmer, glint, glisten, flash, glitter, luster (or lustre), scintillate, shimmer, spangle, sparkle, twinkle, wink, winkle

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