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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