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Delft
(dĕlft) A city of southwest Netherlands southeast of The Hague. Chartered in 1246, it is noted for its fine pottery, which has been produced here since the 1500s.
delft
(dĕlft)n.
1. A style of glazed earthenware, usually blue and white.
2. Pottery made in this style.
[After Delft (where it was first made).]
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Delft
(dɛlft)n
1. (Placename) a town in the SW Netherlands, in South Holland province. Pop: 97 000 (2003 est)
2. (Ceramics) Also called: delftware tin-glazed earthenware made in Delft since the 17th century, typically having blue decoration on a white ground
3. (Ceramics) a similar earthenware made in England
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delft
(dɛlft)also delf
(dɛlf)n.
1. earthenware having an opaque white glaze with an overglaze decoration, usu. in blue.
2. any pottery resembling this.
Also called delft′ ware`.[1705–15; after Delft]
Delft
(dɛlft)n.
a city in W Netherlands. 88,074.
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Noun | 1. | delft - a style of glazed earthenware; usually white with blue decoration earthenware - ceramic ware made of porous clay fired at low heat |
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