[ vɪ'nɪə ]
■ noun
1》 a thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material.
↘a layer of wood used to make plywood.
2》 an attractive appearance that covers or disguises someone or something's true nature or feelings: her ~ of composure cracked a little.
■ verb [usu. as adjective ~ed ] cover with a ~.
Derivatives
~ing noun
Origin
C18 (orig. as fineer ): from Ger. furni(e)ren , from OFr. fournir 'furnish'.