‖n. [ L. ] A spark; the least particle; an iota; a tittle. R. North. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. scintillans, p. pr. of scintillare to sparkle. See Scintillate. ] Emitting sparks, or fine igneous particles; sparkling. M. Green. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i.
As the electrical globe only scintillates when rubbed against its cushion. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. scintillatio: cf. F. scintillation. ]
These scintillations are . . . the inflammable effluences discharged from the bodies collided. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]