Definition of "glisk" [glisk]

• To glitter.
• To look slyly or askance. Halliwell.
• A glance or gleam of light. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Mrs. Hanway-Harley herself was struck by some shadow of the truth; but she got no more than what Scotchmen call a "glisk," and she gave the matter no sufficient weight."
• "Dinnae be pit aff if a poem luiks a bittie difficult at first glisk."
• "Wad ha'e gane a lang mile for ae glisk o 'my Jean."