the Potteries
(British) An area in the West Midlands of England based around Stoke-On-Trent. Considered to be the main centre of the pottery industry.
potteries
plural of pottery
Source: Wiktionary
Pot"ter*y, n.; pl. Potteries. Etym: [F. poterie, fr. pot. See Pot.]
1. The vessels or ware made by potters; earthenware, glazed and baked.
2. The place where earthen vessels are made.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
5 June 2025
(verb) raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type; “underlay the plate”
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