PLANISH


Meaning of PLANISH in English

— planisher , n.

/plan"ish/ , v.t.

1. to give a smooth finish to (metal) by striking lightly with a smoothly faced hammer or die.

2. to give a smooth finish to (metal, paper, etc.) by passing through rolls.

[ 1350-1400; ME planyssyng (ger.) planiss-, long s. of planir to smooth, deriv. of plan level planus PLAIN 1 ]

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