v. & n.
v. 1 tr. & intr. make or become smooth or glossy by rubbing. 2 (esp. as polished adj.) refine or improve; add finishing touches to.
n. 1 a substance used for polishing. 2 smoothness or glossiness produced by friction. 3 the act or an instance of polishing. 4 refinement or elegance of manner, conduct, etc. polish off finish (esp. food) quickly. polish up revise or improve (a skill etc.). polishable adj. polisher n.
[ ME f. OF polir f. L polire polit- ]