Lac"quer (?), n. [F. lacre a
sort of sealing wax, Pg. lacte, fr. laca lac. See
Lac the resin.] [Written also lacker.] 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.
Lac"quer, v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Lacquered (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Lacquering.] To cover with lacquer.
"Lacquer'd chair." Pope.