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gloss

1

[ glos, glaws ]

noun

  1. a superficial luster or shine; glaze:

    the gloss of satin.

  2. a false or deceptively good appearance.

    Synonyms: , ,

  3. Also . a cosmetic that adds sheen or luster, especially one for the lips.

verb (used with object)

  1. to put a gloss upon.
  2. to give a false or deceptively good appearance to:

    to gloss over flaws in the woodwork.

gloss

2

[ glos, glaws ]

noun

  1. an explanation or translation of a foreign, technical, or unusual word or expression in a text.

    Synonyms: ,

  2. a series of verbal interpretations of a text.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  4. an artfully misleading interpretation.

verb (used with object)

  1. to insert glosses on; annotate.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  2. to place (a word) in a gloss.
  3. to give a specious interpretation of; explain away (often followed by over or away ):

    to gloss over a serious problem with a pat solution.

verb (used without object)

  1. to make glosses.

gloss.

3

abbreviation for

  1. glossary.

gloss.

1

abbreviation for

  1. glossary
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gloss

2

/ ɡɒ /

noun

    1. lustre or sheen, as of a smooth surface
    2. ( as modifier )

      gloss paint

  2. a superficially attractive appearance
  4. a cosmetic preparation applied to the skin to give it a faint sheen

    lip gloss

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. to give a gloss to or obtain a gloss
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gloss

3

/ ɡɒ /

noun

  1. a short or expanded explanation or interpretation of a word, expression, or foreign phrase in the margin or text of a manuscript, etc
  2. an intentionally misleading explanation or interpretation
  3. short for glossary
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. to add glosses to
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈDz, noun
  • ˈDz, adjective
  • ˈDz, noun
  • ˈDzԲ, adverb
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • Dzl adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of gloss1

First recorded in 1530–40; probably akin to Dutch gloos “gǷɾԲ,” Middle High German glosen “to glow, shine,” Swedish dialect glysa “to shine”

Origin of gloss2

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English noun glose, gloce, from Old French glose, from Medieval Latin glōsa, glōza, from Greek ô “word requiring explanation,” literally, “language, tongue”; gloze,
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of gloss1

C16: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Icelandic glossi flame, Middle High German glosen to glow

Origin of gloss2

C16: from Latin ō unusual word requiring explanatory note, from Ionic Greek
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