glister

verb

glis·ter ˈgli-stər

glistered; glistering ˈgli-st(ə-)riŋ

: glitter

glister noun

the dew glistered in the soft light of the early morning

Etymology

Middle English glistren; akin to Old English glisian

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of glister was in the 14th century

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“Glister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glister. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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glister

verb

glis·ter ˈglis-tər

glistered; glistering -t(ə-)riŋ

: glisten

glister noun

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