Hypertext Webster Gateway: "sparkled"

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Sparkle \Spar"kle\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Sparkled}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Sparkling}.] [See {Sparkle}, n., Spark of fire.]
1. To emit sparks; to throw off ignited or incandescent
particles; to shine as if throwing off sparks; to emit
flashes of light; to scintillate; to twinkle; as, the
blazing wood sparkles; the stars sparkle.

A mantelet upon his shoulder hanging Bretful of
rubies red, as fire sparkling. --Chaucer.

2. To manifest itself by, or as if by, emitting sparks; to
glisten; to flash.

I see bright honor sparkle through your eyes.
--Milton.

3. To emit little bubbles, as certain kinds of liquors; to
effervesce; as, sparkling wine.

Syn: To shine; glisten; scintillate; radiate; coruscate;
glitter; twinkle.

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