[f. STICK sb.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.
