n. [ F., fr. glisser to slip. ] 1. A sliding, as down a snow slope. Tyndall. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A dance step consisting of a glide or slide to one side. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
n. & a. [ As if It. = Fr. glissant sliding. ] (Mus.) A gliding effect; gliding. [ 1913 Webster ]