underfired

[ uhn-der-fiuhrd ]

adjective

1. supplied with fuel or heat from beneath.

Word History and Origins

Origin of underfired¹

First recorded in 1885–90; under- + fire + -ed ²

Example Sentences

A body which is underfired will almost certainly cause the glaze to crawl.

From Project Gutenberg

Matt glazes are not underfired glazes nor are they deadened by acid or sand blast.

From Project Gutenberg