BURNISH


Meaning of BURNISH in English

■ verb [usu. as adjective ~ed ] polish by rubbing.

■ noun the shine on a polished surface.

Derivatives

~er noun

Origin

ME: from OFr. burniss- , burnir , var. of brunir 'make brown', from brun 'brown'.

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