planisher

planisher
noun see planish

New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.

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  • planish — transitive verb Etymology: Middle English planysshen, from Anglo French planiss , stem of planir to make smooth, from plain, plan level, from Latin planus more at floor Date: 14th century to smooth, toughen, and finish (metal) by hammering… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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  • Gasparo Molo — (also spelt Mola or Moli) was an Italian goldsmith and planisher, chiefly known as a medalist, whose biography is very obscure. Born (according to Forrer) in Breglia near Como or (according to older records) in Lugano, his date of death is… …   Wikipedia

  • Molo, Gasparo — • Italian goldsmith and planisher, chiefly known as a medalist, born (according to Forrer) in Breglio near Como or (according to older records) in Lugano; date of death unknown Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 …   Catholic encyclopedia

  • Gasparo Molo —     Gasparo Molo     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Gasparo Molo     (he wrote his name also MOLA and MOLI)     A skilful Italian goldsmith and planisher, chiefly known as a medalist, born (according to Forrer) in Breglio near Como or (according to… …   Catholic encyclopedia

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