First Known Use: 14th century
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planish
verb plan·ish \ˈpla-nish\
Definition of PLANISH
transitive verb
: to smooth, toughen, and finish (metal) by hammering lightly
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Origin of PLANISH
Middle English planysshen, from Anglo-French planiss-, stem of planir to make smooth, from plain, plan level, from Latin planus — more at floor
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