burnisher

[ bur-ni-sher ]

noun

1. a person who burnishes.
2. a tool, usually with a smooth, slightly convex head, used for polishing, as in dentistry.

Word History and Origins

Origin of burnisher¹

First recorded in 1400–50, burnisher is from the late Middle English word burnessher. See burnish, -er ²

Example Sentences

By burnishing the brilliance is improved (I used an agate burnisher and oil), but a little of the aluminium is rubbed off.

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Heavy gold deposits are almost always dull, not to say dirty, in appearance till the burnisher or scratch brush is applied.

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Finally the burnisher is brought into play alternately with the graver and point to give perfectness and finish.

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When the work is dry, the gold can be brightened with a burnisher.

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This is distemper gilding to which a face has been given with the burnisher.

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