varnisher

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Meaning · English

A coiner of counterfeit money.

Register: slang

Examples

U was an Uptucker, fly with the cord; / V was a Varnisher, dressed like a lord; […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “varnisher” mean?

A coiner of counterfeit money.

Is “varnisher” formal or informal?

varnisher is generally slang.