PLANISH


Meaning of PLANISH in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpla-nish ]

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.