agateware
[ ag-it-wair ]
/ ˈæg ɪtˌwɛər /
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noun
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT Words nearby agateware
Agastrophus, Agastya, agata, agate, agate line, agateware, Agatha, Agatho, Agathocles, Agathon, agatize
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Example sentences from the Web for agateware
Weimer dumped ham and onions into an agateware basin, and set it on the table.
Ross Grant Tenderfoot|John GarlandA steaming agateware can of water stood on the floor just inside this door.
Ruth Fielding Down East|Alice B. Emerson
British Dictionary definitions for agateware
agateware
/ (ˈæɡɪtˌwɛə) /
noun
ceramic ware made to resemble agate or marble
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