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Webster's 1828 Dictionary
JAPAN'NING, ppr. Varnishing in the manner of the Japanese; giving a glossy black surface.
JAPAN'NING, n. The art of varnishing and drawing figures on wood or other material, in the manner practiced by the Japanese.
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
Japanning Ja*pan"ning, n. The art or act of varnishing in the Japanese manner.
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
Japan Ja*pan", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Japanned; p. pr. & vb. n. Japanning.] 1. To cover with a coat of hard, brilliant varnish, in the manner of the Japanese; to lacquer. 2. To give a glossy black to, as shoes. [R.] --Gay.
