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Glimpse, n.
1. a very brief, passing look, sight, or view.
2. a momentary or slight appearance.
3. a vague idea; inkling.
4. Archaic. a gleam, as of light.
[Origin: 1350-1400; ME glimsen (v.); c. MHG glimsen to glow; akin to glimmer]
One of the less pleasant words in the English language to pronounce, though probably one of the more pleasant ones in German.