shellac

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Translations 1.3 Verb 1.3.1 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

shell +‎ lac, calque translation of French laque (“‘lac’”) + en (“‘in’”) + écailles (“‘scales, shells’”)

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shellac (plural shellacs)

1. A processed secretion of the lac insect, Coccus lacca; used in polishes, varnishes etc

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• E904 when used as a glazing agent

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to shellac (third-person singular simple present shellacs, present participle shellacking, simple past and past participle shellacked)

1. To coat something with shellac
2. (informal) To inflict a heavy defeat; to batter.

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