English finish

noun

, Printing.

1. a smooth, unglossed finish on paper, obtained by calendering paper that has short fibers and a high mineral content. Compare English ( def 11 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of English finish¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

The pelt after the German dressing is dry, soft and white, which is due to a finishing process where meal is used, thus they compare favourably with the moister and consequently heavier English finish.

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