Astbury

noun

Ast·​bury
ˈas(t)b(ə)rē,
-ri
variants or Astburyware
ˈ⸗(⸗)⸗ˌ⸗
plural -s
: 18th century English pottery including red stoneware with sprigged or molded ornamentation and mottled lead-glazed earthenware figures

Word History

Etymology

after John Astbury †1743 English potter

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“Astbury.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Astbury. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.

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