ɡlɪmps n. & v. --n. (often foll. by of) 1 a
momentary or
partial view (caught a glimpse of her). 2 a
faint and transient appearance (glimpses of
the truth). --v. 1 tr. see
faintly or
partly (glimpsed
his face in the crowd). 2 intr. (often foll. by at)
cast a
passing glance. 3 intr. a
shine faintly or intermittently. b
poet.
appear faintly;
dawn. [ME glimse corresp. to MHG glimsen f. WG (as GLIMMER)]