Furbished

/ˈfɜːrbɪʃt/ adjective

Definition

Polished, shined, or cleaned to brightness; brightened or made fresh and new-looking again.

Etymology

Past tense of furbish; from Old French forbir with the English past tense -ed ending.

Kelly Says

A furbished suit of armor would gleam in the sunlight—knights would furbish their armor before battle to both protect it and look impressive!

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