The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

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.
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            A mantelet upon his shoulder hanging
            Bretful of rubies red, as fire sparkling. --Chaucer.
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   2. To manifest itself by, or as if by, emitting sparks; to
      glisten; to flash.
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            I see bright honor sparkle through your eyes.
                                                  --Milton.
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   3. To emit little bubbles, as certain kinds of liquors; to
      effervesce; as, sparkling wine.
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   Syn: To shine; glisten; scintillate; radiate; coruscate;
        glitter; twinkle.
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