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shim⋅mer⋅y

[shim-uh-ree]
–adjective
shimmering; shining softly.

Origin:
1880–85; shimmer + -y 1
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shim·mer   (shĭm'ər)   
intr.v.   shim·mered, shim·mer·ing, shim·mers
  1. To shine with a subdued flickering light. See Synonyms at flash.

  2. To appear as a wavering or flickering image, as in a reflection on water or through heat waves in air.

n.  A flickering or tremulous light; a glimmer.

[Middle English shimeren, from Old English scimerian.]
shim'mer·ing·ly adv., shim'mer·y adj.
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