Patina (pat-n-uh) n. - an impression or appearance of something; a gloss
Literally the green coating that appears on oxidized bronze. To be used in place of "guise," "disguise," "pretense," "facade," etc.
He never failed to show a patina of refinement when arriving at a party.
Their views would not have been permitted had they not carried a patina of reason.
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