glisk

glisk
I. \\ˈglisk\ noun (-s)
Etymology: origin unknown
1. chiefly Scotland : glimpse
2. chiefly Scotland : gleam
3. chiefly Scotland : a brief moment : instant
II. verb (-ed/-ing/-s)
chiefly Scotland : to glance at : look at cursorily
chiefly Scotland : to get a glimpse

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