The old sea-name of the aurora borealis (which see).
·noun A sudden flash of light or splendor. II. Glance ·vt To hint at; to touch lightly or briefly. ...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
(See northern-glance.) Also, a name for anthracite coal. ...
The Sailor's Word-Book
·adj Of or pertaining to the north; being in the north, or nearer to that point than to the east or ...
The Colymbus glacialis, a large diving-bird. ...
See northern-glance. ...
On the north side of Royal Mint Street (P.O. Directory). Covers the site of Merchant Taylors' Almsh...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.