2 entries under this word

Lacquer

Lāe'quer, n.

noun

(lāk'er), n. [Written also lacker. See LAC.] A yellowish varnish, consisting of a solution of shell-lac in alcohol, colored by gamboge, saffron, and the like. It is used chiefly for varnishing brass and some other metals, in order to give them a golden color and preserve their luster.

Lac'quer, v. t.

verbtransitive

(lăk'er), v. t. [imp. & p. p. LACQUERED; p. pr. & vb. n. LACQUERING.] To smear over with lacquer, for the purpose of improving color or preserving from tarnishing and decay; to varnish.