| Varnish (varnish) |
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| n. | (?) |
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| Var"nish |
| [OE. vernish, F.
vernis, LL. vernicium; akin to F. vernir to varnish,
fr. (assumed) LL. vitrinire to glaze, from LL. vitrinus
glassy, fr. L. vitrum glass. See Vitreous.]
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A viscid liquid, consisting of a solution of
resinous matter in an oil or a volatile liquid, laid on work with a brush,
or otherwise. When applied the varnish soon dries, either by evaporation or
chemical action, and the resinous part forms thus a smooth, hard surface,
with a beautiful gloss, capable of resisting, to a greater or less degree,
the influences of air and moisture.
That which resembles varnish, either naturally
or artificially; a glossy appearance.
An artificial covering to give a fair appearance
to any act or conduct; outside show; gloss.
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| Varnish (varnish) |
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| v. t. | |
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| Var"nish |
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To lay varnish on] to cover with a liquid which
produces, when dry, a hard, glossy surface; as, to varnish a table;
to varnish a painting.
To cover or conceal with something that gives a
fair appearance; to give a fair coloring to by words; to gloss over; to
palliate; as, to varnish guilt.
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