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.
Related forms
gloz·ing·ly, adverb
un·glozed, adjective
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gloze (ɡləʊz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb (often foll by over) | |
| 1. | to explain away; minimize the effect or importance of |
| 2. | to make explanatory notes or glosses on (a text) |
| 3. | to use flattery (on) |
| —n | |
| 4. | flattery or deceit |
| 5. | an explanatory note or gloss |
| 6. | specious or deceptive talk or action |
| [C13: from Old French glosser to comment; see | |
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