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  1. 1. n. A varnish, consisting of a solution of shell-lac in alcohol, often colored with gamboge, saffron, or the like; -- used for varnishing metals, papier-mache, 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: opted
  2. 2. v. t. To cover with lacquer. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. a black resinous substance obtained from certain trees and used as a natural varnish Source: wordnet
  4. 4. n. a hard glossy coating Source: wordnet
  5. 5. v. coat with lacquer Source: wordnet
  6. 6. A varnish, consisting of a solution of shell-lac 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. To cover with lacquer. "Lacquer'd chair." Pope. Source: webster
  7. 7. A varnish, consisting of a solution of shell-lac in alcohol,often colored with gamboge, saffron, or the like; -- used forvarnishing metals, papier-maché, and wood. The name is also given tovarnishes made of other ingredients, esp. the tough, solid varnish ofthe Japanese, with which ornamental objects are made. Source: adambom
  8. 8. v:24/n:76 n. a black resinous substance obtained from certain trees and used as a natural varnish n. a hard glossy coating v. coat with lacquer Source: ecdict

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