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