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