Date: 1600-1700 Origin: furbish 'to clean up' (13-21 centuries), from Old French forbir refurbish verb Related topics: Constructionre???fur???bish [transitive] especially British English1TBC to decorate and repair something such as a building or office in order to improve its appearance [??? renovate]: The Grand Hotel has been completely refurbished.2 to change and improve a plan, idea, or skill ?