glister

verb

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

Examples of glister in a Sentence

the dew glistered in the soft light of the early morning

Word History

Etymology

Middle English glistren; akin to Old English glisian

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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

Dictionary Entries Near glister

Cite this Entry

“Glister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glister. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

glister

verb
glis·​ter ˈglis-tər How to pronounce glister (audio)
glistered; glistering -t(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce glister (audio)
glister noun
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