English Explanatory Dictionary

saggar

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A ceramic container used inside a fuel-fired kiln to protect pots from the flame.
  2. Fireclay used to make ceramic casings.
verb
  1. To place in a saggar.

Pronunciation

/ˈsæɡ.ɚ/ /ˈsæɡ.ə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-saggar.wav

Word forms

saggar saggars sagger saggaring saggared

Etymology

Uncertain; possibly a contracted form of safeguard.

Related words

saggar maker saggar maker's bottom knocker
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