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(s̸hēn)

noun

brightness; shininess; luster
bright or shining attire

Origin: < sheenthe

adjective

Archaic of shining beauty; bright

Origin: ME schene < OE sciene, beautiful, splendid, akin to Ger schön (< IE base *(s)keu-, to observe, heed > hear): sense infl. by assoc. with shine

intransitive verb

Dialectal to shine; gleam

Related Forms:

sheeny adjective sheenier, sheeniest

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noun

Glistening brightness; luster: the sheen of old satin in candlelight.
Splendid attire.
A glossy surface given to textiles.

Origin:

Origin: From Middle English shene, beautiful

Origin: , from Old English scīene

American Roman Catholic prelate known for his radio and television broadcasts, his support of prayer in public schools, and his opposition to Communism and birth control.

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