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ˈsmother-kiln
[f. smother n. or v.]
A kiln in which pottery in process of firing is blackened by smoke. Also attrib.
1851D. Wilson Preh. Ann. (1863) II. 13 The rude vessels of the smother kiln. 1865Intellect. Obs. No. 39. 233 What some antiquaries have termed ‘smother-kilns’. 1894Daily News 13 Dec. 8/1 Fragments of Upchurch pottery, blackened by process of firing in smother kilns. 1898Berks., Bucks. & Oxon. Archæol. Jrnl. Apr. 12 The coarse ‘smother-kiln’ ware, probably made in the district. |