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glis·ter
(glĭs′tər)intr.v. glis·tered, glis·ter·ing, glis·ters
To glisten.
n.
Glitter; brilliance.
[Middle English glisteren, probably from Middle Dutch glinsteren or Middle Low German glisteren; see ghel- in Indo-European roots.]
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glister
(ˈɡlɪstə)vb, n
an archaic word for glitter
[C14: probably from Middle Dutch glisteren]
ˈglisteringly adv
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glit•ter
(ˈglɪt ər)v.i.
1. to reflect light with a brilliant, sparkling luster; sparkle.
2. to make a brilliant show.
n. 3. a sparkling reflected light or luster.
4. showy splendor.
5. tiny pieces of sparkling material, used for decoration.
[1300–50; Middle English < Old Norse glitra; compare Old English glitenian, Old High German glīzan to shine, glitter]
glit′ter•ing•ly, adv.
glit′ter•y, adj.
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glister
Past participle: glistered
Gerund: glistering
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Noun | 1. | glister - the quality of shining with a bright reflected light brightness - the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white |
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