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Glisten , v. i. [imp. & p. p. Glistened ; p. pr. & vb. n. Glistening .] [OE. glistnian, akin to glisnen, glisien, AS. glisian, glisnian, akin to E. glitter. See Glitter, v. i., and cf. Glister, v. i.] To sparkle or shine; especially, to shine with a mild, subdued, and fitful luster; to emit a soft, scintillating light; to gleam; as, the glistening stars.
Syn. -- See Flash.
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