Sim·per v. i. [imp. & p. p. Simpered p. pr. & vb. n. Simpering.]
  1. To smile in a silly, affected, or conceited manner.
     Behold yond simpering dame.   --Shak.
     With a made countenance about her mouth, between simpering and smiling.   --ir. P. Sidney.
  2. To glimmer; to twinkle. [Obs.]
  Yet can I mark how stars above
  Simper and shine.   --Herbert.
  Sim·per·ing, a. & n. from Simper, v.
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