sagger
[sag-er]
- a box or case made of refractory baked clay in which the finer ceramic wares are enclosed and protected while baking.
- a hard unlayered clay underlying many coal beds.
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- to place in or on a sagger.
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Also sag·gar, seggar.
Origin of sagger
First recorded in 1680–90; perhaps variant of safeguard
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Examples from the Web for sagger
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"That Sagger is certainly on the downward path," said Frank.
Joe The Hotel BoyHoratio Alger Jr.
In fact, there is an entire section in the clay-shop devoted to nothing but sagger making.
The Story of PorcelainSara Ware Bassett
A cream or buff body is all that is necessary, therefore, and the foundation of this is a clay known as sagger clay.
The Potter's CraftCharles F. Binns
Bats and props are best made of sagger clay to which has been added about one-third of crushed fire-brick.
The Potter's CraftCharles F. Binns
"Don't you call me afraid," said Sagger, but his voice had lost much of its bullying tone.
Joe The Hotel BoyHoratio Alger Jr.