1. (v. t.) To overpower with light; to confuse the sight of by brilliance of light.

2. (v. t.) To bewilder or surprise with brilliancy or display of any kind.

3. (v. i.) To be overpoweringly or intensely bright; to excite admiration by brilliancy.

4. (v. i.) To be overpowered by light; to be confused by excess of brightness.

5. (n.) A light of dazzling brilliancy.

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