seggar: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Extremely Rare / Archaic / TechnicalSpecialized / Historical / Technical
Quick answer
What does “seggar” mean?
A fireclay box or case in which delicate porcelain or ceramic ware is placed for firing in a kiln.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A fireclay box or case in which delicate porcelain or ceramic ware is placed for firing in a kiln.
As a verb: to place pottery in such a container for firing. Historically, a term from pottery manufacture.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant regional difference exists. The term 'saggar' (with an 'a') is the modern, more common spelling in both regions.
Connotations
Technical, historical, craft-oriented.
Frequency
Virtually never used in everyday language in either variety. 'Saggar' is preferred in contemporary technical writing.
Grammar
How to Use “seggar” in a Sentence
[potter] seggared [the delicate vase] [in the kiln]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “seggar” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The artisan carefully seggared the bone china figures before loading the kiln.
American English
- The potter seggared her delicate glazed pieces to prevent kiln contamination.
adjective
British English
- The seggar clay had to be perfectly refractory.
American English
- They examined the seggar fragments found at the archaeological site.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Might appear in historical analyses of ceramic production methods.
Everyday
Not used.
Technical
Obsolete term in ceramics/pottery. The modern equivalent is 'saggar'.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “seggar”
- Misspelling as 'segger', 'segar'. Confusing it with 'cigar'. Using it in a non-ceramic context.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is an archaic and highly specialized term. The modern spelling 'saggar' is used in technical ceramic contexts, but even that is not common outside the field.
Its primary purpose is to protect delicate or high-value ceramic pieces from direct flame, ash, and debris during the firing process in a kiln.
Yes, historically it could be used as a verb meaning 'to place pottery in a seggar'. For example: 'The porcelain was seggared before firing.'
There is no functional difference. 'Seggar' is an older, now largely obsolete spelling. 'Saggar' is the standard modern spelling in technical ceramics.
A fireclay box or case in which delicate porcelain or ceramic ware is placed for firing in a kiln.
Seggar is usually specialized / historical / technical in register.
Seggar: in British English it is pronounced /ˈsɛɡə/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈsɛɡər/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'SEGGAR' as SEGregating precious pottery from the hARSher kiln fire. It's a clay SEGment for protection.
Conceptual Metaphor
A protective womb for fragile creation during a trial by fire.
Practice
Quiz
In which historical craft would you most likely encounter the term 'seggar'?