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glister

verb
glis·​ter | \ ˈgli-stər How to pronounce glister (audio) \
glistered; glistering\ ˈgli-​st(ə-​)riŋ How to pronounce glistering (audio) \

Definition of glister

intransitive verb

: glitter
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Other Words from glister

glister noun

Examples of glister in a Sentence

the dew glistered in the soft light of the early morning

First Known Use of glister

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for glister

Middle English glistren; akin to Old English glisian

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Dictionary Entries near glister

glissile

glisten

glisteningly

glister

glisteringly

glitch

glitter

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The first known use of glister was in the 14th century

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