Definition for GLIT'TER

GLIT'TER, v.i. [Sax. glitenan; Sw. glittra. See Glisten.]

  1. To shine; to sparkle with light; to gleam; to be splendid; as, a glittering sword. The field yet glitters with the pomp of war. Dryden.
  2. To be showy, specious or striking, and hence attractive; as, the glittering scenes of a court.

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