Canadian English Meaning of gloss
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Definitions and Meaning of gloss in English
gloss (n)
an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
the property of being smooth and shiny
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
gloss (v)
give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing
provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases
provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase
give a deceptive explanation or excuse for
gloss (v. t.)
To render clear and evident by comments; to illustrate; to explain; to annotate.
To give a specious appearance to; to render specious and plausible; to palliate by specious explanation.
To give a superficial luster or gloss to; to make smooth and shining; as, to gloss cloth.
gloss (v. i.)
To make comments; to comment; to explain.
To make sly remarks, or insinuations.
gloss (n.)
Brightness or luster of a body proceeding from a smooth surface; polish; as, the gloss of silk; cloth is calendered to give it a gloss.
A specious appearance; superficial quality or show.
A foreign, archaic, technical, or other uncommon word requiring explanation.
An interpretation, consisting of one or more words, interlinear or marginal; an explanatory note or comment; a running commentary.
A false or specious explanation.
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Gloss
an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text, an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as
facade,facade,veneer,window dressing,charade,Cotton candy,Fig leaf,fluff,front,masquerade
dimness,dirtiness,drabness,dullness,Dullness,flatness,cloudiness,dinginess,gloom,greyness
gloser => glosser, glose => gloss, glorying => glorying, glory pea => Glory pea, glory lily => Glory lily,
