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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Scintill, v. [F. scintiller, (13th c. in Larousse), L. scintillāre, f. scintilla a spark.] intr. To sparkle. —1681 Colvil Whig's Suppl. (1681) ii 55.
His breast so filled was with ire, That's eyes both sparkled and scintilled
