Middle English Dictionary Entry
gliften v.
Entry Info
| Forms | gliften v. |
| Etymology | From glifte , p. of gliffen. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
To stare, gaze, glare.
Associated quotations
- c1440(?a1400) Morte Arth.(1) (Thrn)2525 : Sir Gawayne glyftes on the gome with a glade will.
- c1440(?a1400) Morte Arth.(1) (Thrn)3949 : Than gliftis the gud kynge, and glopyns in herte.