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the dew glistered in the soft light of the early morning
Word History
Etymology
Middle English glistren; akin to Old English glisian
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of glister was
in the 14th century
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“Glister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glister. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.
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