First Known Use: 14th century
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1glaze
verb \ˈglāz\
glazedglaz·ing
Definition of GLAZE
transitive verb
1
: to furnish or fit with glass
2
a : to coat with or as if with a glaze <the storm glazed trees with ice> b : to apply a glaze to <glaze doughnuts>
3
: to give a smooth glossy surface to
intransitive verb
1
: to become glazed or glassy <my eyes glazed over>
2
: to form a glaze
— glaz·er noun
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Origin of GLAZE
Middle English glasen, from glas glass
2glaze
noun
: a liquid mixture that is put on the surface of something and that becomes shiny and smooth when it is dry
Full Definition of GLAZE
1
: a smooth slippery coating of thin ice
2
a (1) : a liquid preparation applied to food on which it forms a firm glossy coating (2) : a mixture mostly of oxides (as silica and alumina) applied to the surface of ceramic wares to form a moisture-impervious and often lustrous or ornamental coating b : a transparent or translucent color applied to modify the effect of a painted surface c : a smooth glossy or lustrous surface or finish
3
: a glassy film
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First Known Use of GLAZE
1752
3glaze
verb
glazedglaz·ing
Definition of GLAZE
intransitive verb
archaic : stare
Origin of GLAZE
probably blend of glare and gaze
First Known Use: 1601
GLAZE Defined for Kids
1glaze
verb \ˈglāz\
glazedglaz·ing
Definition of GLAZE for Kids
1
: to cover with a smooth or glossy coating <glaze pottery>
2
: to become dull <His eyes glazed over with boredom.>
2glaze
noun
Definition of GLAZE for Kids
: a glassy surface or coating
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