Main Entry:

¹glis·ten

Pronunciation:

\ˈgli-s^ən\

Function:

intransitive verb

Inflected Form(s):

glis·tened; glis·ten·ing \ˈgli-s^ən-iŋ\

Etymology:

Middle English glistnen, from Old English glisnian; akin to Old English glisian to glitter, geolu yellow — more at yellow

Date:

before 12th century

: to give off a sparkling or lustrous reflection of or as if of a moist or polished surface

synonyms see flash