verb (used without object)
1.
to shine with or reflect a subdued, tremulous light; gleamfaintly.
2.
to appear to quiver or vibrate in faint light or while reflectingheat waves.
–noun
3.
a subdued, tremulous light or gleam.
4.
a quivering or vibrating motion or image as produced byreflecting faint light or heat waves.
Origin:
bef. 1100; ME schimeren, s ( c ) hemeren, OE scimrian; c. Dschemeren, G schimmern to glisten
bef. 1100; ME schimeren, s ( c ) hemeren, OE scimrian; c. Dschemeren, G schimmern to glisten