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dēvincō — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • shellac noun A processed secretion of the lac insect, Coccus lacca; used in polishes, varnishes etc.

Senses

dēvincō is used for these senses in English:

  • shellac (informal, US, transitive) To inflict a heavy defeat upon.

shellac — full definition

  1. noun A processed secretion of the lac insect, Coccus lacca; used in polishes, varnishes etc.
  2. noun A beating; a thrashing.