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ICE-BLINK

\ˈa͡ɪsblˈɪŋk], \ˈa‍ɪsblˈɪŋk], \ˈaɪ_s_b_l_ˈɪ_ŋ_k]\

Definitions of ICE-BLINK

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A white light seen on the horizon, reflected from a field of ice immediately beyond.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

A distant bright appearance arising from the reflection of light from ice, seen before the ice itself.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

A bright appearance, caused by the reflexion of light from ice below the horizon.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

n. A bright appearance near the horizon, occasioned by the reflection of light from ice, and visible before the ice itself is seen.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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