redware

¹

[ red-wair ]

noun

, Ceramics.

1. an early American earthenware made from red clay.

redware

²

[ red-wair ]

noun

1. a large brown seaweed, Laminaria digitata, common off northern Atlantic coasts.

redware

/ ˈrɛdˌwɛə /

noun

1. See kelp
   another name for kelp

Word History and Origins

Origin of redware¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; red ¹ + ware ¹

Origin of redware²

First recorded in 1700–10; red ¹ + dialectal ware ( Middle English; Old English wār “seaweed”; wire )

Example Sentences

He had also a fresh, pressing anxiety to see his sister, who was Lady of Redware Manor.

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While he was considering these things, Lady Redware arrived at the castle, and they talked over the matter together.

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Lady Redware saw her almost as quickly, and in some occult way she transferred, by a glance, the knowledge to Sarah.

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Ulfar looked at her with a fire of passion in his eyes, Lady Redware with annoyance.

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At the same hour the same kind of mental thunder-storm was prevailing over 166 all common-sense at Redware Hall.

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