varnish . ( Of the dialect. ) berniz, and this of the b. LAT. ( veronix, icis , sandáraca, Beronice, Egypt city from). 1. d. dissolution of one or more resinous substances in a liquid to air are volatilized or are dried. It is given to paintings, wood and other things, in order to preserve them from the action of the atmosphere, dust, etc., and to acquire lustre. 2. m. bath gives raw clay, the earthenware and porcelain and vitrifica with the cooking.