Sunday, September 7, 2008

Shellac

shel·lac [shuh-lak] Pronunciation Key noun, verb, -lacked, -lack·ing.
–noun
1.lac that has been purified and formed into thin sheets, used for making varnish.
2.a varnish (shellac varnish) made by dissolving this material in alcohol or a similar solvent.
3.a phonograph record made of a breakable material containing shellac, esp. one to be played at 78 r.p.m.: an LP that can hold nearly 10 times as much as the old shellac.
–verb (used with object)
4.to coat or treat with shellac.
5.Slang.
a.to defeat; trounce.
b.to thrash soundly.
Also, shel·lack.

"shellac." Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1). Random House, Inc. 07 Sep. 2008. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/shellac

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Jane, did you post this because the Cubs have been sucking it up lately? Momma

Anonymous said...

you're awesome... that's all I have to say. You're just shellacing awesome. Can one even say that??