n. The type genus of the
n. [ F., fr. glisser to slip. ]
n. & a. [ As if It. = Fr. glissant sliding. ] (Mus.) A gliding effect; gliding. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ F., fr. glisser to slip. ] (Math.) The locus described by any point attached to a curve that slips continuously on another fixed curve, the movable curve having no rotation at any instant. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ From Glisten. ] Glimmer; mica. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i.
adj. Reflecting light readily or in large amounts; having a surface luster; reflecting light directly rather than scattering it.
v. i.
All that glisters is not gold. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Glitter; luster. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. OF. glistere. ] Same as Clyster. [ 1913 Webster ]