sagger

American  

[sag-er] / ˈsæg ər /

Also saggar,

noun

1. a box or case made of refractory baked clay in which the finer ceramic wares are enclosed and protected while baking.

2. a hard unlayered clay underlying many coal beds.

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verb (used with object)

1. to place in or on a sagger.

Etymology

Origin of sagger

First recorded in 1680–90; perhaps variant of safeguard

Example Sentences

"Is the same sort of clay sagger used for the glazed as well as for the unglazed wares?"

From The Story of Porcelain by Bassett, Sara Ware

In fact,   there is an entire section in the clay-shop devoted to nothing but sagger making.

From The Story of Porcelain by Bassett, Sara Ware

It is a good plan when a coarse fire-clay muffle is used for glaze and biscuit to give the sides and top a sagger wash of lead and stone.

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

Mynors went into the place adjoining the oven and brought back a plate out of an open sagger; it was still quite warm.

From Anna of the Five Towns by Bennett, Arnold

You don’t know what a sagger is, I reckon?”

From Clayhanger by Bennett, Arnold