ETYM Cf. Old Eng. glem birdlime, glue, phlegm, and Eng. englaimed.
1. To appear briefly.
2. To shine brightly, like a star or a light; SYN. glimmer.

1. To emit rays of light
2. To be bright by reflection of light
3. To be eminent, conspicuous, or distinguished; to perform extremely well
4. To have a bright glowing appearance
5. To be conspicuously evident or clear
6. To cause to emit light; to throw or direct the light of
7. To make bright by polishing