Glosser

gloss ¹  (glôs, gls)

n.

1. A surface shininess or luster.

2. A cosmetic that adds shine or luster.

3. A superficially or deceptively attractive appearance.

v. glossed, gloss·ing, gloss·es

v.tr.

1. To give a bright sheen or luster to.

2. To make attractive or acceptable by deception or superficial treatment: a resumé that glossed over the applicant's lack of experience. See Synonyms at palliate.

v.intr.

To become shiny or lustrous.

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[Perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Icelandic glossi, a spark; see ghel-² in Indo-European roots.]

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gloss ²  (glôs, gls)

n.

1.

a. A brief explanatory note or translation of a difficult or technical expression usually inserted in the margin or between lines of a text or manuscript.

b. A collection of such notes; a glossary.

2. An extensive commentary, often accompanying a text or publication.

3. A purposefully misleading interpretation or explanation.

tr.v. glossed, gloss·ing, gloss·es

1. To provide (an expression or a text) with a gloss or glosses.

2. To give a false interpretation to.

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[Middle English glose, from Old French, from Medieval Latin glsa, from Latin glssa, foreign word requiring explanation, from Greek, tongue, language.]

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glosser n.