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varnishing day

noun

Definition of varnishing day 

1 : a day before the opening of an exhibition of paintings reserved for the painters to varnish or put on finishing touches

2 : the opening day of an art exhibition

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History and Etymology for varnishing day

varnishing (gerund of varnish entry 2) + day

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