GLIMPSE, noun glims. 1. A weak faint light. Such vast room in Nature, Only to shine, yet scarce to contribute Each orb a glimpse of light. 2. A flash of light; as the lightning's glimpse 3. Transient luster. One glimpse of glory to my issue give. 4. A short transitory view. He saw at a glimpse the design of the enemy. 5. Short fleeting enjoyment; as a glimpse of delight. 6. Exhibition of a faint resemblance. GLIMPSE, verb intransitive To appear by glimpses.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI