- OE. smothensmethen, AS. smēðian; cf. LG. smöden. See Smootha.
- To make smooth; to make even on the surface by any means; as, to smooth a board with a plane; to smooth cloth with an iron.
- To free from obstruction; to make easy.
- To free from harshness; to make flowing.
- To palliate; to gloze; as, to smooth over a fault.
- To give a smooth or calm appearance to.
- To ease; to regulate.
