planish

verb

plan·​ish ˈpla-nish 

planished; planishing; planishes

transitive verb

: to smooth, toughen, and finish (metal) by hammering lightly

planisher noun

Word History

Etymology

Middle English planysshen, from Anglo-French planiss-, stem of planir to make smooth, from plain, plan level, from Latin planus — more at floor

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above