Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A glance or gleam of light.
  • To glitter.
  • To look slyly or askance. Halliwell.

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  • A slight touch of pleasure or twinge of pain that penetrates the soul and passes quickly away. (From ArtLex)

    June 5, 2008

  • A highland fling danced strong and brisk

    Can put a young Jock's heart at risk

    If the bonnie lass dancing

    Is also enhancing

    The dance with a beckoning glisk.

    July 17, 2015