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Dictionary definition for: Gloss
1. (n) an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
2. (v) give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing
3. (n) an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
4. (v) provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases; "He annotated on what his teacher had written"
5. (n) the property of being smooth and shiny
6. (v) provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase
7. (n) an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading; "he hoped his claims would have a semblance of authenticity" "he tried to give his falsehood the gloss of moral sanction" "the situation soon took on a different color"
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