*shell-lac*

{ } n. [ Shell + lac a resinous substance; cf. D. shellak, G. schellack. ] 1. Lac which has been reduced to a thin crust. See the Note under 2d Lac. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A solution of shellac{ 1 } in alcohol or other volatile solvent, used as a varnish. [ PJC ]

3. A phonograph record, made of a material containing shellac; -- no longer manufactured. [ Obsolescent ] RHUD [ PJC ]