ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Pot-sherd

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Pot-sherd is a noun meaning Alternative form of potsherd.

Meaning

Alternative form of potsherd.

Example Sentences

[I]n the case of pottery, it [epigraphy] is usually taken to include graffiti scratched with a sharp point, and even painted inscriptions which are made before firing as part of the design of a vase, but not written documents (ostraka), in which pot-sherds are merely used as a material to write on instead of papyrus.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include potshard, sherd, paint-pot, shode, pot pourri, pot-pie.

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