— glozingly , adv.
/glohz/ , v. , glozed, glozing , n.
v.t.
1. to explain away; extenuate; gloss over (usually fol. by over ).
v.i.
2. Archaic. to make glosses; comment.
n.
3. Archaic. flattery or deceit.
4. Obs. a specious show.
[ 1250-1300; ME gloser glossare; see GLOSS 2 ]