VENEER

veneer. Veneer, v.t. to cover neatly with thin wood

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Ve‐neer″ (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Veneered (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Veneering.] [[G. furnieren, fourniren, fr. F. fournir to furnish. See Furnish.]] To overlay or plate with a thin layer of wood or other material for outer finish or decoration; as, to veneer a piece of furniture with mahogany. Used also figuratively. As a rogue in grain Veneered with sanctimonious theory. Tennyson.