The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Sagger \Sag"ger\, n. [See Seggar.]
   1. A pot or case of fire clay, in which fine stoneware is
      inclosed while baking in the kiln; a seggar.
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   2. The clay of which such pots or cases are made.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Seggar \Seg"gar\, n. [Prov. E. saggard a seggar, seggard a sort
   of riding surtout, contr. fr. safeguard.]
   A case or holder made of fire clay, in which fine pottery is
   inclosed while baking in the kin. [Written also saggar,
   sagger, and segger.] --Ure.
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