varnish
2varnish
verbDefinition of VARNISH
transitive verb
1
: to apply varnish to
2
: to cover or conceal (as something unpleasant) with something that gives an attractive appearance : 2gloss
— var·nish·er \ˈvär-ni-shər\ noun
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14th century
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