japan

Sign advertising a japanned toilet stand

Meanings

Noun

A hard black enamel varnish containing asphalt.
Lacquerware.

Verb

To varnish with japan.
To ordain.

Origin

From Japan, due to this varnishing process being an imitation of East Asian processes.
In reference to the black clothes worn by the clergy.

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