sticklac
(ˈstɪklæk)
[f. stick n.1 + lac1.]
Lac in its natural state of incrustation on twigs.
| 1704 Lond. Gaz. No. 4059/4 The following Goods, viz... Shellack,..Sticklack. 1815 Kirby & Sp. Entomol. x. (1818) I. 326 It is distinguished by the names stick-lac when in its native state unseparated from the twigs to which it adheres [etc.]. 1826 Vintner's, Brewer's etc. Guide 64 An extract made by boiling stick-lach in water. 1883 Daily News 3 Oct. 2/6 Shellac... Sticklac—50 cases Siam sold at 50s. to 50s. 6d. |