shellac

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[edit] Etymology

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

[edit] Noun

Singular
shellac

Plural
shellacs

shellac (plural shellacs)

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

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Infinitive
to shellac

Third person singular
shellacs

Simple past
shellacked

Past participle
shellacked

Present participle
shellacking

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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