1. (n.) A short, hurried view\; a transitory or fragmentary perception; a quick sight.

2. (n.) A sudden flash; transient luster.

3. (n.) A faint idea; an inkling.

4. (v. i.) to appear by glimpses; to catch glimpses.

5. (v. t.) To catch a glimpse of; to see by glimpses; to have a short or hurried view of.

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