var·nish (vär n sh)n. 1. a. A paint containing a solvent and an oxidizing or evaporating binder, used to coat a surface with a hard, glossy, transparent film. b. The smooth coating or gloss resulting from the application of this paint. 2. a. Something suggestive of or resembling varnish. b. A deceptively attractive external appearance; an outward show. tr.v. var·nished, var·nish·ing, var·nish·es 1. To cover with varnish. 2. To give a smooth and glossy finish to. 3. To give a deceptively attractive appearance to; gloss over. [Middle English vernisshe, from Old French vernis, from Medieval Latin veronix, vernix, sandarac resin, from Medieval Greek verenik  , from Greek Berenik, Berenice (Benghazi), an ancient city of Cyrenaica.]var nish·er n. |
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