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Definition of Burnish

1. Noun. The property of being smooth and shiny.

2. Verb. Polish and make shiny. "They burnish the glass tubes"; "Buff my shoes"

Definition of Burnish

1. v. t. 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.

2. v. i. To shine forth; to brighten; to become smooth and glossy, as from swelling or filling out; hence, to grow large.

3. n. The effect of burnishing; gloss; brightness; luster.

Definition of Burnish

1. to polish [v -ED, -ING, -ES] - See also: polish

Lexicographical Neighbors of Burnish

burnet bloodwort Burnham burnie burnies burning burning burning(a) burningly burnings burning at the stake

burning bush burning drops sign burning foot syndrome burning mouth syndrome burning vulva syndrome burnish (current term) burnished burnisher burnisher burnishers

burnishes burnishing burnishings burnoose burnoosed burnooses burnous burnouse burnouses burnout

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