furbish

verb fur·bish \ˈfər-bish\

Definition of FURBISH

transitive verb

: to make lustrous : polish

: to give a new look to : renovate —often used with up

— fur·bish·er noun

Middle English furbisshen, from Anglo-French furbiss-, stem of furbir, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German furben to polish

First Known Use: 14th century

Synonyms: buff, burnish, dress, polish, gloss, grind, rub, shine, smooth, smoothen

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