Obs. [Malay kayu wood, laka the wood of Myristica iners (or ? Tanarius major) used as incense (Crawford).] (See quots.)
1588. R. Parke, trans. Mendoza’s China, 41. Euerie morning and euening they do offer vnto their Idolles frankensence, beniamin, wood of aguila, and cayolaque.
1625. Purchas, Pilgrims, III. 177 (Y.). A sweet wood which they call Cayolaque.
1750. Beawes, Lex Mercat. (1752), 794. [Cargoes on return from Siam to Canton carry] Caye-lac, an odoriferous Wood, for burning before their Pagods.
1858. Simmonds, Dict. Trade, Cayelac, an aromatic wood obtained in Siam.
