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