glisk

1 of 2

noun

ˈglisk

plural -s

1

chiefly Scottish : glimpse

2

chiefly Scottish : gleam

3

chiefly Scottish : a brief moment : instant

glisk

2 of 2

verb

"

-ed/-ing/-s

transitive verb

chiefly Scottish : to glance at : look at cursorily

intransitive verb

chiefly Scottish : to get a glimpse

Word History

Etymology

Noun

origin unknown

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