GLOSS (2)

Source: 566, 567

gloss (2). Gloss, v.t. to explain, palliate, cover, adorn

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Gloss, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Glossed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Glossing.] To give a superficial luster or gloss to; to make smooth and shining; as, to gloss cloth. The glossed and gleamy wave. J. R. Drake.