The word "glimmed" is an unusual spelling of the verb "glimpse", which means to quickly see or catch a glimpse of something. The spelling of "glimmed" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription as /ɡlɪmd/. The double "m" in "glimmed" indicates that the pronunciation of the word should have a slightly longer duration of the "m" sound. While uncommon, this spelling variation may be used in certain dialects or as a literary device to convey a specific tone or emphasis in writing.