furbish

fur·bish

verb \ˈfər-bish\

Definition of FURBISH

transitive verb

1

: to make lustrous : polish

2

: to give a new look to : renovate —often used with up

— fur·bish·er noun

Origin of FURBISH

Middle English furbisshen, from Anglo-French furbiss-, stem of furbir, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German furben to polish

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to FURBISH

Synonyms: buff, burnish, dress, polish, gloss, grind, rub, shine, smooth, smoothen

Related Words: sleek, slick; coat, glaze, japan, lacquer, varnish; face, finish, veneer; brighten; file, rasp, sand, sandblast, sandpaper, scour, scrape, scrub; bob, bone, lap

Near Antonyms: rough (up), roughen, ruffle, scuff (up)

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