transitive. To make an imitation of, imitate (with intent to deceive). a thing: To make a fraudulent imitation of, forge (e.g. coin, bank-notes…

transitive. To tend (a horse) as a farrier. Also: to conceal a defect in (a horse); = fake, v.2 4c. Obsolete.

To produce a counterfeit of; to counterfeit.

transitive. In extended use. To give a speciously attractive or acceptable appearance to (defective or inferior goods, speech, etc.). Obsolete.

transitive. To advertise, palm off, or sell like a quack cure; to promote or boost (a person or thing) with fraudulent or exaggerated claims. Also…

To damage (a piece of furniture, painting, etc.) deliberately, so as to make it appear older and often to render it more valuable as an ‘antique’…