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saggar - What does it mean?

Definition of 'saggar'

English

Alternative forms

* sagger

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A ceramic container used inside a fuel-fired kiln to protect pots from the flame.
  • Fireclay used to make ceramic casings.
  • See also

    * saggar maker * saggar maker's bottom knocker

    References

    * Krueger, Dennis (December 1982). "Why On Earth Do They Call It Throwing?" Studio Potter Vol. 11, Number 1.[http://www.studiopotter.org/articles/?art=art0001] (etymology)