1. noun
a) A hair pomade, making the hair shine brilliantly.
1921 "I wouldnt regret it," said Linda, "if I took Eileen by the shoulders and shook her till I shook the rouge off her cheek, and the brilliantine off her hair, and a million mean little subterfuges out of her soul. Gene Stratton-Porter, Her father`s daughter [ Chapter 4.]
Sunday June 11, 1916 No. 112. Bathing Suit of Brilliantine in Navy Blue and Black, trimmed with white mohair braid and buttons (no bloomers). Special 3.95 — The New York Times, [ ,.pdf]
2. verb
To apply brilliantine to the hair.
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