[sheen] adj [ME shene, fr. OE sciene; akin to OE sceawian to look--more at show] (bef. 12c) 1 archaic: beautiful
2. archaic: shining, resplendent
[2]sheen vi (14c): to be bright: show a sheen [3]sheen n (1602) 1 a: a bright or shining condition: brightness b: a subdued glitter approaching but short of optical reflection c: a lustrous surface imparted to textiles through finishing processes or use of shiny yarns
2: a textile exhibiting notable sheen -- sheeny adj