First Known Use: 1912
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vernissage
noun ver·nis·sage \ˌver-ni-ˈsäzh\
Definition of VERNISSAGE
: a private showing or preview of an art exhibition
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Origin of VERNISSAGE
French, day before an exhibition opens reserved for artists to varnish and put finishing touches to their paintings, literally, varnishing, from vernis varnish — more at varnish
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