Firnis.
varnish (clear, hardening protective layer, typically from linseed oil, especially applied to paintings)
Meaning & usage
varnish (clear, hardening protective layer, typically from linseed oil, especially applied to paintings)
A metaphorical shallow layer meant to cover up disagreeable qualities.
Where this word comes from
From Middle High German firnîs, vernîʒ, from Old French vernis.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.