FURBISH


Meaning of FURBISH in English

[ 'fə:bɪʃ ]

■ verb

1》 give a fresh look to; renovate.

2》 archaic polish (a weapon).

Derivatives

~er noun

Origin

ME: from OFr. forbiss- , lengthened stem of forbir , of Gmc origin.

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