saggar

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English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Uncertain; possibly a contracted form of safeguard.

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -æɡə(r)

Noun

saggar (plural saggars)

  1. A ceramic container used inside a fuel-fired kiln to protect pots from the flame.
  2. Fireclay used to make ceramic casings.

Translations

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See also

References

  • Krueger, Dennis (December 1982). "Why On Earth Do They Call It Throwing?" Studio Potter Vol. 11, Number 1.[1] (etymology)
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