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japanning Definition


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japan
noun
    1. A hard glossy black lacquer, originally from Japan, used to coat wood and metal.
    2. Japanese ware or work.
verb
    japanned, japanning
    1. To lacquer something with japan.
Etymology: 17c: named after the country.



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