Gladeye

/ˈɡleɪd.aɪ/ noun

Definition

A bright eye or eye that shines; an archaic poetic term for an eye that expresses gladness or sparkles.

Etymology

Compound of 'glade' (brightness) and 'eye,' constructed in Middle English poetry to describe luminous or joyful-looking eyes.

Kelly Says

Medieval and Renaissance poets loved compounds like 'gladeye' to capture in one word what would take sentences—it's the literary equivalent of an emoji, compressing emotion and appearance together.

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