a. 1. Shooting, as light. [ 1913 Webster ]
When through the gancing lightnings fly. Rowe. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Flying off (after striking) in an oblique direction; as, a glancing shot. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a glancing manner; transiently; incidentally; indirectly. Hakewill. [ 1913 Webster ]