Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for GLANCE
GLANCE, n. [G. glanz, a ray, a beam or shoot of light, splendor; D. glans; Dan. glands; Sw. glans. The primary sense is to shoot, to throw, to dart.]
- A sudden shoot of light or splendor. Milton.
- A shoot or darting of sight; a rapid or momentary view or cast; a snatch of sight; as, a sudden glance; a glance of the eye. Dryden. Watts.
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