PALISSY

Pal"is*sy, a.

Definition: Designating, or of the nature of, a kind of pottery made by Bernard Palissy, in France, in the 16th centry. Palissy ware, glazed pottery like that made by Bernard Palissy; especially, that having figures of fishes, reptiles, etc., in high relief.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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