glister

verb

glis·ter ˈgli-stər

glistered; glistering ˈgli-st(ə-)riŋ

Synonyms of glister

intransitive verb

: glitter

glister noun

Examples of glister in a Sentence

the dew glistered in the soft light of the early morning

Word History

Etymology

Middle English glistren; akin to Old English glisian

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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glister

verb

glis·ter ˈglis-tər

glistered; glistering -t(ə-)riŋ

: glisten

glister noun

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