Glisten, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Glistened; p. pr. & vb. n. Glistening.] — Webster enters it under “glisten”
Etymology: [OE. glistnian, akin to glisnen, glisien, AS. glisian, glisnian, akin to E. glitter. See Glitter, v. i., and cf. Glister, v. i.]
To sparkle or shine; especially, to shine with a mild, subdued, and fitful luster; to emit a soft, scintillating light; to gleam; as, the glistening stars.
Syn. -- See Flash.