Varnish vs Lacquering - What's the difference?

As verbs the difference between varnish and lacquering

is that varnish is to apply varnish while lacquering is .

is a type of paint with a solvent that evaporates to leave a hard, transparent, glossy film.

(es)

A type of paint with a solvent that evaporates to leave a hard, transparent, glossy film.

Anything resembling such a paint; glossy appearance.

* Macaulay

the varnish of the holly and ivy

(by extension) A deceptively showy appearance.

* Shakespeare

And set a double varnish on the fame / The Frenchman gave you.

(es)

To apply varnish.

To cover up with varnish.

To gloss over a defect.

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