lacquer
|lac/quer|
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/ˈlækər/
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/ˈlækə/
protective coating
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lacquer' originates from the French word 'lacre', which was derived from the Portuguese 'lacra', meaning 'sealing wax'.
Historical Evolution
'lacra' transformed into the French word 'lacre', and eventually became the modern English word 'lacquer'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sealing wax', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a protective coating'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a liquid made of shellac dissolved in alcohol, or of synthetic substances, that dries to form a hard protective coating for wood, metal, etc.
The table was coated with a layer of lacquer to protect it from scratches.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39