Blicken

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪkÉ™n

Origin

From Middle English bliknen ("to glitter, grow pale"), from Old Norse blíkna ("to become pale"). Influenced by Middle English bliken ("to shine"), from Old English blīcan ("to shine, glitter, gleam"). More at blike, blick.

Full definition of blicken

Verb

1. (intransitive) To become pale.
2. (intransitive) To shine.----