— 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 ]