underglaze en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁én Proto-Indo-European *-tér Proto-Indo-European *h₁entér Proto-Indo-European *h₂én Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁-? Proto-Indo-European *-dʰi ? Proto-Indo-European *(H)n̥dʰí Proto-Indo-European *-ér Proto-Indo-European *(H)n̥dʰér Proto-Germanic *under Proto-West Germanic *undar Old English under- Middle English under- English under- English glaze English underglaze From under- + glaze.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) A decorative slip applied to the surface of pottery before glazing.
Blue and white pieces from doll's dinner- and tea-services. Jug 1½ ins. high, cups 1 in. high, plate 1¼ ins. diameter. Also there are many larger cups and saucers, dishes, teapots and jugs, all very beautiful and some with S in underglaze blue marked on them.
1971, Gwen White, Antique Toys And Their Background, page 236:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| underglazes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
cmn 釉下彩 (Translations)