glosser
/ˈɡlɑsər/
noun
- A person who writes explanations or comments on a text, especially in the margins or between lines.
- The medieval glosser added notes to explain difficult Latin phrases.
- As a glosser, she helped students understand the ancient poem by writing simple definitions next to hard words.
- The manuscript was full of tiny handwriting from an unknown glosser who clarified every reference.
- A person who makes something appear better or more acceptable than it really is; someone who glosses over faults.
- He was known as a glosser who could make any bad news sound positive.
- Don't be a glosser; admit that the project had serious problems.
- The politician was a skilled glosser, turning every mistake into a success story.