Lacquer

n.	1.	A varnish, consisting of a solution of shellac in alcohol, often colored with gamboge, saffron, or the like; - used for varnishing metals, papier-maché, 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.
v. t.	1.	To cover with lacquer. [imp. & p. p. Lacquered ; p. pr. & vb. n. Lacquering.]

Noun	1.	lacquer - a black resinous substance obtained from certain trees and used as a natural varnish
	2.	lacquer - a hard glossy coating
Verb	1.	lacquer - coat with lacquer; "A lacquered box from China"

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