FURBISH


Meaning of FURBISH in English

v.

Pronunciation: ' f ə r-bish

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English furbisshen, from Anglo-French furbiss-, stem of furbir, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German furben to polish

Date: 14th century

1 : to make lustrous : POLISH

2 : to give a new look to : RENOVATE ― often used with up

– fur · bish · er noun

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.