varnisher en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From varnish + -er.
Meanings
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(agent, form-of) Agent noun of varnish; one who varnishes.
form of varnish
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(UK, obsolete, slang) A coiner of counterfeit money.
U was an Uptucker, fly with the cord; / V was a Varnisher, dressed like a lord; […]
1846, George William MacArthur Reynolds, The Mysteries of London, page 60:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| varnishers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |