First Known Use: 1592
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1lacquer
noun lac·quer \ˈla-kər\
: a liquid that is spread on wood or metal and that dries to form a hard and shiny surface
Full Definition of LACQUER
1
a : a spirit varnish (as shellac) b : any of various durable natural varnishes; especially : a varnish obtained from an Asian sumac (Rhus verniciflua) —called also Japanese lacquer
2
: any of various clear or colored synthetic organic coatings that typically dry to form a film by evaporation of the solvent; especially : a solution of a cellulose derivative (as nitrocellulose)
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Origin of LACQUER
Portuguese lacré sealing wax, from laca lac, from Arabic lakk, from Persian lak — more at lac
2lacquer
verb
lac·queredlac·quer·ing \-k(ə-)riŋ\
Definition of LACQUER
transitive verb
1
: to coat with or as if with lacquer
2
: to give a smooth finish or appearance to : make glossy <lacquered her hair>
— lac·quer·er \-kər-ər\ noun
First Known Use of LACQUER
1688
LACQUER Defined for Kids
1lacquer
noun lac·quer \ˈla-kər\
Definition of LACQUER for Kids
: a material like varnish that dries quickly into a shiny layer (as on wood or metal)
2lacquer
verb
lac·queredlac·quer·ing
Definition of LACQUER for Kids
: to coat with lacquer
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