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gleam

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  1. flash                 
 
1. gleam \'gle-m\ \'gle--me-\ n [ME gleem, fr. OE gl-m; akin to OE 
   geolu yellow -m more at YELLOW 1a: a transient appearance of subdued or 
   partly obscured light  1b: a small bright light : GLINT  2: a brief or 
   faint appearance or occurrence : TRACE {~ of  hope} - gleamy aj
2. gleam vi 1: to shine with subdued light or moderate brightness  2: to 
   appear briefly or faintly  : to cause to gleam