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saggar

British

/ ˈsæɡə /

noun

a clay box in which fragile ceramic wares are placed for protection during firing

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Etymology

Origin of saggar

C17: perhaps alteration of _safeguard

Example Sentences

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The clay is rolled out and the saggar stuck up, much as described on page 32.164 Every joint must be carefully welded and the whole thoroughly dried.

From Pottery, for Artists Craftsmen & Teachers by Cox, George J.

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