Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Sparkle \Spar"kle\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Sparkled}; p. pr. & vb.
   n. {Sparkling}.] [See {Sparkle}, n., Spark of fire.]
   1. To emit sparks; to throw off ignited or incandescent
      particles; to shine as if throwing off sparks; to emit
      flashes of light; to scintillate; to twinkle; as, the
      blazing wood sparkles; the stars sparkle.

            A mantelet upon his shoulder hanging Bretful of
            rubies red, as fire sparkling.        --Chaucer.

   2. To manifest itself by, or as if by, emitting sparks; to
      glisten; to flash.

            I see bright honor sparkle through your eyes.
                                                  --Milton.

   3. To emit little bubbles, as certain kinds of liquors; to
      effervesce; as, sparkling wine.

   Syn: To shine; glisten; scintillate; radiate; coruscate;
        glitter; twinkle.