Ve‐neer″ (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Veneered (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Veneering.] [G. furnieren, fourniren, fr. F. fournir to furnish. See Furnish.] 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.
As a rogue in grain
Veneered with sanctimonious theory. Tennyson.