German Meaning of gloss

Glanz

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Definitions and Meaning of gloss in English

Wordnet

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

Wordnet

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

Webster

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.

Webster

gloss (v. i.)

To make comments; to comment; to explain.

To make sly remarks, or insinuations.

Webster

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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Glanz

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

Fassade,Fassade,Furnier,Schaufensterdekoration,Scharade,Zuckerwatte,Feigenblatt,Flusen,vorne,Maskerade

Dämmerung,Schmutz,Einfarbigkeit,Trübsinn,Tristesse,Ebenheit,Bewölkung,Düsterkeit,Düsterkeit,Grauheit

gloser => Glossator, glose => Glosse, glorying => sich rühmend, glory pea => Platterbe, glory lily => Königliche Lilie,