Lacquer

Part of speech: noun (n.)

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.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To cover with lacquer. "Lacquer'd chair." Pope.