Palissy

[ pa-lee-see ]

/ pa liˈsi /

noun

Ber·nard

[ber-nar] /bɛrˈnar/, c1510–89, French potter, enameler, and author.

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Examples from the Web for palissy

Palissy and Wedgwood are names that ought to be venerated by every artisan.
Knowledge is Power:|Charles Knight
The pottery of Della Robbia and Palissy should be studied whenever the student has the opportunity of so doing.
The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII: No. 356, October 23, 1886.|Various
There would be a good deal of Cellini cup and Limoges plate, and Palissy dish, and golden chased goblet about it, no doubt.
The Art of Entertaining|M. E. W. Sherwood
Amongst the sorts which are most connected with earthenware are majolica, Palissy, Persian ware, and flooring and wall tiles.
British Manufacturing Industries|L. Arnoux

Of the potteries which hold a place between the hard and soft wares are the Palissy and Henri Deux.
The Ceramic Art|Jennie J. Young

British Dictionary definitions for palissy

Palissy

/ (French palisi) /

noun

Bernard (bɛrnar). 1510–89, French Huguenot potter and writer on natural history, noted for his rustic glazed earthenware: died in the Bastille

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