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Lacquer
Pronunciation : Lac"quer
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. lacre a sort of sealing wax, Pg. lacte, fr. laca lac. See Lac the resin.] [Written also lacker.]
Definition : Defn: A varnish, consisting of a solution of shell-lac in alcohol, often colored with gamboge, saffron, or the like; -- used for varnishing metals, papier-mach?, and wood. The name is also given to varnishes made of other ingredients, esp. the tough, solid varnish of the Japanese, with which ornamental objects are made.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Lac"quer
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To cover with lacquer. "Lacquer'd chair." Pope.
t. [imp. & p. p. Lacquered; p. pr. & vb. n. Lacquering.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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