What does "glitter" mean?
Glitter: To be showy, specious, or striking, and hence attractive; as, the glittering scenes of a court. See Gleam, Flash.
Additional senses
- 2.A bright, sparkling light; brilliant and showy luster; brilliancy; as, the glitter of arms; the glitter of royal equipage. Milton.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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