noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

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

Verb

1. 1
   To place in a saggar. transitive

Etymology

Uncertain; possibly a contracted form of safeguard.

Related phrases

saggar makersaggar maker's bottom knocker

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