JAPAN (3)

Ja‐pan″ (jȧ‐păn″), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Japanned (jȧ‐pănd″); p. pr. & vb. n. Japanning.] 1. 1. To cover with a coat of hard, brilliant varnish, in the manner of the Japanese; to lacquer.
2. 2. To give a glossy black to, as shoes. Gay.