2. An instance of laconic style or expression.
LACONIZE
Lac"o*nize, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Laconized; p. pr. & vb. n.
Laconizing.] Etym: [Gr. Laconic.]
Defn: To imitate the manner of the Laconians, especially in brief, pithy speech, or in frugality and austerity.
LACQUER Lac"quer, n. Etym: [F. lacre a sort of sealing wax, Pg. lacte, fr. laca lac. See Lac the resin.] [Written also lacker.]
Defn: 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.
LACQUER
Lac"quer, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Lacquered; p. pr. & vb. n. Lacquering.]
Defn: To cover with lacquer. "Lacquer'd chair." Pope.
LACQUERER
Lac"quer*er, n.
Defn: One who lacquers, especially one who makes a business of lacquering.
LACQUERING
Lac"quer*ing, n.