Definitions
1.nounA comment in the margin; explanatory note; gloss; commentary.
2.nounFlattery.
3.noun(False) appearance.
4.nounA specious show, a deceit.
5.verbTo extenuate, explain away, gloss over.
6.verbTo use flattering language.
7.verbTo smooth over; to palliate by specious explanation.
8.verbTo give a shine to (something or someone).