~ 1
■ noun
1》 a shine on a smooth surface.
↘(also ~ paint ) a type of paint which dries to a ~y surface.
2》 a superficially attractive appearance or impression: beneath the ~ of success.
■ verb
1》 give a ~y appearance to.
2》 ( ~ over ) try to conceal or pass over (something unfavourable).
Derivatives
~er noun
Origin
C16: of unknown origin.
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~ 2
■ noun a translation or explanation of a word, phrase, or passage.
■ verb provide a ~ for (a text, word, etc.).
Origin
C16: alt. of gloze , from OFr. glose (see gloze ), suggested by med. L. ~a 'explanation of a difficult word'.