petit feu
Americannoun
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a firing of ceramics at a low temperature.
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the category of ceramic colors fired in a muffle kiln at low temperature.
Etymology
Origin of petit feu
< French: literally, small fire
Example Sentences
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P�re Labat describes Viande boucann�e to be, Viande sech� a petit feu et a la fum�e.
From History of the Buccaneers of America by Burney, James
Ainsi le bon temps regretons Entre nous, pauvres vieilles sottes, Assises bas, à croppetons, Tout en ung tas comme pelottes; A petit feu de chenevottes Tost allumées, tost estainctes.
From Selections from the Prose Works of Matthew Arnold by Johnson, William Savage
May I only gain sufficient composure to roast the villain � petit feu, as we call it.
From Tales from the German. Volume I. Arwed Gyllenstierna by Velde, C. F. van der (Carl Franz)
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