Gleam
/ɡliːm/noun
A brief or faint light; a shimmer or glow.
Did you know?The term 'gleam' is linked to the Old English 'glēam', which was often associated with brightness in the context of enchantment and allure.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*glīmaz
“A flash or glow of light.”
Old English
OE
glēam
“A bright light or gleam, often used in poetic contexts.”
Middle English
ME
gleme
“A gleam or ray of light, especially in literature.”
Modern English
English
gleam
“A faint or brief light; a shimmer.”