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overglaze en · NOUN

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Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úp Proto-Indo-European *-er Proto-Indo-European *upér Proto-Germanic *uber Old English ofer- Middle English over- English over- English glaze English overglaze From over- + glaze.

Meanings

1. (countable, uncountable) The outer layer or coat of glaze on a piece of pottery
2. (countable, uncountable) A decoration, usually enamel, applied over a glaze.

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cmn 釉上彩 (decoration applied over a glaze)

overglaze en · VERB

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Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úp Proto-Indo-European *-er Proto-Indo-European *upér Proto-Germanic *uber Old English ofer- Middle English over- English over- English glaze English overglaze From over- + glaze.

Meanings

1. (transitive) To apply overglaze to.
2. (transitive) To glaze excessively.
   • If the dish is "overglazed," the glaze will "run" and bubble. 1904, Special Report of the Commissioner of Labor, United States: Bureau of Labor, page 678:

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