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saggar
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sag·ger also sag·gar  (sgr)
n.
1. A protective casing of fire clay in which delicate ceramic articles are fired.
2. Clay used to make ceramic casings.

[Perhaps alteration of safeguard.]

saggar, sagger [ˈsægə]
n
(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Ceramics) a clay box in which fragile ceramic wares are placed for protection during firing
[perhaps alteration of safeguard]


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