GLIT'TER, verb intransitive 1. To shine; to sparkle with light; to gleam; to be splendid; as a glittering sword. The field yet glitters with the pomp of war. 2. To be showing, specious or striking, and hence attractive; as the glittering scenes of a court. GLIT'TER, noun Brightness; brilliancy; splendor; luster; as the glitter of arms; the glitter of royal equipage; the glitter of dress.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI