varnish
1. var.nish \va:r-nish\ \-ni-she-\ n [ME vernisch, fr. MF vernis, fr. OIt
or ML; OIt vernice, fr.]ML veronic-, veronix sandarac (resin) 1a: a liquid
preparation that when spread upon a surface dries forming a ha rd lustrous
typically transparent coating 1b: the covering or glaze given by the
application of varnish 1c: something that suggests varnish by its gloss
2: outside show : GLOSS chiefly Brit 3: a lacquer or enamel nail polish
- var.nishy aj
2. varnish \-nish-*r\ vt 1: to apply varnish to 2: to cover or conceal
with something that gives a fair appearnce : G LOSS 3: ADORN, EMBELLISH -
var.nish.er n