[ˈtɑːnɪʃ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- lose or cause to lose lustre, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture
(e.g: silver tarnishes too easily)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (as a verb): from French terniss-, lengthened stem of ternir, from terne ‘dark, dull’

[ˈtɑːnɪʃ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- dullness of colour; loss of brightness


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (as a verb): from French terniss-, lengthened stem of ternir, from terne ‘dark, dull’