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glimpse

1. glimpse \'glim(p)s\ vb [ME glimsen; akin to MHG glimsen to glimmer, OE 
   gl-m] gleam archaic  1: GLIMMER  2: to take a brief look  : to get a 
   brief look at  - glimps.er n
2. glimpse n 1: GLIMMER  2: a brief fleeting view or look