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Definition of burnish
- a. - To cause to shine; to make smooth and bright; to polish;
specifically, to polish by rubbing with something hard and smooth; as,
to burnish brass or paper.
- v. i. - To shine forth; to brighten; to become smooth and
glossy, as from swelling or filling out; hence, to grow large.
- n. - The effect of burnishing; gloss; brightness; luster.
- a. - To cause to shine; to make smooth and bright; to polish;
specifically, to polish by rubbing with something hard and smooth; as,
to burnish brass or paper.
- v. i. - To shine forth; to brighten; to become smooth and
glossy, as from swelling or filling out; hence, to grow large.
- n. - The effect of burnishing; gloss; brightness; luster.