PLANISH


Meaning of PLANISH in English

v.

Pronunciation: ' pla-nish

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English planysshen, from Anglo-French planiss-, stem of planir to make smooth, from plain, plan level, from Latin planus ― more at FLOOR

Date: 14th century

: to smooth, toughen, and finish (metal) by hammering lightly

– plan · ish · er noun

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