Where does “glimpse” come from?
Glimpse comes from Middle English glimsen, of unknown origin and ultimate etymology.
glimpse (English): A brief look, glance, or peek; A sudden flash; A...
Definitions
- A brief look, glance, or peek; A sudden flash; A...
Ancestry of “glimpse”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | glimse | — |
| 2 | Middle English | glimsen | to glisten, be dazzling, glance with the eyes |
Words derived from “glimpse”