'Japanning' definitions:

Definition of 'Japanning'

From: GCIDE
  • Japan \Ja*pan"\ (j[.a]*p[a^]n"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Japanned (j[.a]*p[a^]nd"); p. pr. & vb. n. Japanning.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. To cover with a coat of hard, brilliant varnish, in the manner of the Japanese; to lacquer. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To give a glossy black to, as shoes. [R.] --Gay. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Japanning'

From: GCIDE
  • Japanning \Ja*pan"ning\, n. The art or act of varnishing in the Japanese manner. [1913 Webster]