Middle English vernicle, borrowed from Anglo-French, alteration of Middle French veronique, veronicle, borrowed from Medieval Latin verōnica — more at veronica entry 2
14th century, in the meaning defined above
verneuk
vernicle
vernicose
“Vernicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vernicle. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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