verb (used with object) 1.to explain away; extenuate; gloss over (usually followed by over ).
verb (used without object) 2.Archaic. to make glosses; comment.
noun 3.Archaic. flattery or deceit.
4.Obsolete. a specious show.
Origin: 1250–1300; Middle English <
Old French gloser <
Medieval Latin glossāre; see
gloss2 Related forms gloz·ing·ly, adverb
un·glozed, adjective