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glimpse

[glimps] noun, verb, glimpsed, glimps⋅ing.
–noun
1. a very brief, passing look, sight, or view.
2. a momentary or slight appearance.
3. a vague idea; inkling.
4. Archaic. a gleam, as of light.
–verb (used with object)
5. to catch or take a glimpse of.
–verb (used without object)
6. to look briefly; glance (usually fol. by at).
7. Archaic. to come into view; appear faintly.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME glimsen (v.); c. MHG glimsen to glow; akin to glimmer


glimpser, noun


5. spot, spy, view, sight, espy.
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