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.
© Webster 1913.