1. (n.) A thin layer of a valuable wood or material for an overlay; an external show; gloss; false pretense\.

2. (v. t.) To overlay or plate with a thin layer of wood or other material for outer finish or decoration; as, to veneer a piece of furniture with mahogany. Used also figuratively.

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