v. i. | 1. | To emit rays of light; to give light; to beam with steady radiance; to exhibit brightness or splendor; | |||
2. | To be bright by reflection of light; to gleam; to be glossy; | ||||
3. | To be effulgent in splendor or beauty. | ||||
4. | To be eminent, conspicuous, or distinguished; to exhibit brilliant intellectual powers;
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v. t. | 1. | To cause to shine, as a light. | |||
2. | To make bright; to cause to shine by reflected light; | ||||
n. | 1. | The quality or state of shining; brightness; luster, gloss; polish; sheen. | |||
2. | Sunshine; fair weather. | ||||
3. | A liking for a person; a fancy. | ||||
4. | Caper; antic; row.
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a. | 1. | Shining; sheen. |