Emily Dickinson Lexicon

GLIMPSE, n. [glims; D. glimp, from glimmen.]

1. A weak faint light. Such vast room in Nature, / Only to shine, yet scarce to contribute / Each orb a glimpse of light. Milton.
2. A flash of light; as, the lightning's glimpse. Milton.
3. Transient luster. One glimpse of glory to my issue give. Dryden.
4. A short transitory view. He saw at a glimpse the design of the enemy.
5. Short fleeting enjoyment; as, a glimpse of delight. Prior.
6. Exhibition of a faint resemblance. Shak.