释义 |
ver·nis mar·tin \ˌverˈnēˌmärˈtan\ noun Usage: usually capitalized M Etymology: French, literally, Martin varnish, after Robert Martin died 1765 and his brothers Guillaume, Simon-Étienne, & Julien Martin, 18th century French furniture makers and decorators : a preparation of green varnish with gold powder used to finish furniture; also : furniture finished with vernis Martin |