Flattery.
A comment in the margin; explanatory note; gloss; commentary.
A specious show, a deceit.
appearance.
To smooth over; to palliate by specious explanation.
To extenuate, explain away, gloss over.
To use flattering language.
To give a shine to (something or someone).
Flattery.
A soft, chewy candy made from boiled sugar, molasses, or corn syrup and butter.