Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Tarnish (-ed)
tarnish (-ed), v. [Fr. terne, dull, dark.]
Become dull; dim the luster of; discolor a metallic surface by oxidation; [fig.] spoil; wither; cause to fade.
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tarnish (-ed), v. [Fr. terne, dull, dark.]
Become dull; dim the luster of; discolor a metallic surface by oxidation; [fig.] spoil; wither; cause to fade.
Return to page 4 of the letter “t”.