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Webster 1913 Edition

Japanning

Ja-pan′ning

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Noun.
The art or act of varnishing in the Japanese manner.

Webster 1828 Edition

Japanning

JAPAN'NING

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ppr.
Varnishing in the manner of the Japanese; giving a glossy black surface.

JAPAN'NING

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Noun.
The art of varnishing and drawing figures on wood or other material, in the manner practiced by the Japanese.

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