An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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blink
  مژیدن  
možidan
Fr.: clignoter  

  1. To close and open the eyes rapidly.

  2. To shine intermittently; flash on and off.

Etymology (EN): M.E. blinken, variant of blenken “to blench;” cf. Du. and Ger. blinken.

Etymology (PE): Možidan, from možé “eyelash,” Mid.Pers. mec “eyelash,” mecitan “to blink,” cf. Skt. mes “to open the eyes,” O.C.S. po-mežiti “to close the eyes.” → twinkling.