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gliff

Pronunciation: /ɡlɪf/

The English word “gliff” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A quick glance.
  2. An unexpected view of something startling.
  3. A sudden fright.
  4. A short moment.

verb

  1. To glimpse.

Etymology

Compare Middle English glyffen (“to give a glancing look; to become startled or frightened”).

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