A Scottish or dialectal term meaning to glance, glimpse, or flash momentarily; to catch a quick look at something.
From Scottish English and Northern English dialect, possibly from Old Norse or Germanic roots related to 'glance' or 'flash.' The word shares semantic territory with 'glister' and 'glisten,' suggesting a connection to light-related meanings.
Scottish dialect preserves this word better than standard English—it's a beautiful example of how regional variants can maintain archaic vocabulary that's disappeared elsewhere, and linguists can use dialect speakers as living bridges to historical language.
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