(a) To gloss (a text, a word), comment on, interpret, explain, paraphrase; -- also without obj.; sauter glosed, a Psalter with running commentary; (b) to interpret (a text) falsely; (c) to explain or describe (sth.).

(a) To obscure the truth of (a matter), falsify (a statement), gloze over; (b) ppl. glosed, of words, a sentence: falsely embellished; faire ~; (c) ppl. glose, of a person: falsely represented, disguised.

(a) To use fair words, talk smoothly or courteously; speak with blandishment, flattery, or deceit; (b) to address (sb.) with fair or deceptive words; speak smoothly to (an animal); cajole, flatter; also, to coax (sb.); (c) ppl. glosing, flattering, deceptively pleasing; in phrase glosing chere, ? fawning attitude, deferential posture, obsequious manner; or ? expressive demeanor, ?speaking gesture.