#1 gloss n. [rubric] an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text. wn
#2 gloss v. give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing. wn
#3 gloss n. [glossary] an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field. wn
#4 gloss v. [comment, annotate] provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases; "He annotated on what his teacher had written". wn
#5 gloss n. [polish, glossiness, burnish] the property of being smooth and shiny. wn
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