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simmer blink

nounweather

sudden gleam of summer sun

A brief, sudden gleam of summer sunshine, often seen through a break in the clouds.

Example in use

See yon simmer blink ower the voe

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/SIM-mer BLINK/

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Origin & context

scotsolderwarm

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