Saggar

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.4 Alternative spellings 1.4.1 Translations 1.5 See also

English

Etymology

Uncertain, possibly a contracted form of safeguard

Pronunciation

(US) IPA: /ˈsæg.əɹ/

(UK) IPA: /ˈsæg.ə/

Noun

saggar

1. A ceramic container used inside a fuel-fired kiln to protect pots from the flame.
2. fireclay used to make ceramic casings

Alternative spellings

• sagger

Translations

• German: Brennkapsel f

See also

• saggar maker
• saggar maker's bottom knocker