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burnish definition

bur·nish (bʉr′nis̸h)

transitive verb, intransitive verb

to make or become shiny by rubbing; polish

Etymology: ME burnishen < OFr burniss-, extended stem of brunir, to make brown < brun: see brunet

noun

a gloss or polish

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