Scin″til‐late (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p.Scintillated (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Scintillating.] [L. scintillare, scintillatum, from scintilla a spark. Cf. Stencil.] 1. To emit sparks, or fine igneous particles.
As the electrical globe only scintillates when rubbed against its cushion. Sir W. Scott.
2. To sparkle, as the fixed stars.