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glim

American  
[glim] / glɪm /

noun

  1. a light or lamp.

  2. Scot. a little bit; small portion; scrap.

glim British  
/ ɡlɪm /

noun

  1. a light or lamp

  2. an eye

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Etymology

Origin of glim

First recorded in 1690–1700; see origin at glimpse, glimmer

Example Sentences

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The latest of these, a novel by Walter Macken called Rain on the Wind, never quite bursts into flame; the book carries so much sentimental moisture that it douses its own glim.

From Time Magazine Archive

Summoned by a flood of protests, Vatican City firemen broke open the door, doused the gleaming glim.

From Time Magazine Archive

Und vere dere plaze goes vrom her lamp Vene'er der glim I douse.

From The Book of Humorous Verse by Wells, Carolyn

My boat is heading that way, and I’m going to light my glim.

From Motor Boat Boys on the St. Lawrence by Arundel, Louis

"I'd 'a' had th' drop on 'em in another second if they hadn't doused that glim!"

From The Boy Ranchers in Camp or The Water Fight at Diamond X by Gooch, Thelma

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