n. [ AS. beorhines. See Bright. ] 1. The quality or state of being bright; splendor; luster; brilliancy; clearness. [ 1913 Webster ]
A sudden brightness in his face appear. Crabbe. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Acuteness (of the faculties); sharpness 9wit. [ 1913 Webster ]
The brightness of his parts . . . distinguished him. Prior. [ 1913 Webster ]
Syn. -- Splendor; luster; radiance; resplendence; brilliancy; effulgence; glory; clearness. [ 1913 Webster ]