bliken

Middle English

/ˈbliːkən/

verb
Definitions
  • To become pale; shine.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English blīcan (glitter, shine, gleam, sparkle, twinkle, dazzle) derived from Old Norse blikna (grow pallid).

Origin

Old Norse

blikna

Gloss

grow pallid

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