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GLIM — or Glim may refer to: * GLIM (Generalized Linear Interactive Modelling), a statistical software program for fitting generalized linear models * The DC Comic character Jonas Glim * Glimmer or glim, a reflective device used for cheating at cards … Wikipedia
glim — glim·mery; glim; glim·mer; glim·mer·ing·ly; … English syllables
Glim — Glim, n. 1. Brightness; splendor. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] 2. A light or candle. [Slang] Dickens. [1913 Webster] {Douse the glim}, put out the light. [Slang] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
glim — [glim] n. [ME glimme, radiance, prob. < Scand, as in OSwed glimma, akin to GLEAM, MHG glim, a spark] Slang 1. a light, as a lamp, candle, etc. 2. an eye … English World dictionary
glim — /glim/, n. 1. a light or lamp. 2. Scot. a little bit; small portion; scrap. [1690 1700; see GLIMPSE, GLIMMER] * * * … Universalium
glim — (n.) 18c. slang, a light, candle, lantern; 19c. slang an eye, probably a back formation from GLIMMER (Cf. glimmer) … Etymology dictionary
glim — /glɪm/ (say glim) –noun 1. Obsolete a light. –phrase 2. douse the glim, World War I Colloquial to put out a light. {British cant glim candle, or other light} …
glim — I s ( men, glim) BOT II s ( met, glim, best. pl. men) glimmande, svagt sken … Clue 9 Svensk Ordbok
GLIM (software) — GLIM (Generalized Linear Interactive Modelling) is a statistical software program for fitting generalized linear models (GLMs). It was developed by the Royal Statistical Society s Working Party on Statistical Computing(later renamed the GLIM… … Wikipedia
glim|mer — «GLIHM uhr», noun, verb. –n. 1. a faint, unsteady light: »The white glimmer in the distance is the lighthouse. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under gleam. (Cf. ↑gleam) 2. Figurative. a vague idea; dim notion; faint glimpse: »The doctor s report gave us… … Useful english dictionary
