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potsherd Definition

pot·sherd (päts̸hʉrd′)

noun

a piece of broken pottery, esp. one found as an archaeological artifact

Etymology: ME potschoord: see pot & shard

potsherd Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • earth: Let the potsherd strive with the potsherds of the earth.

Converse of object

  • contain: The excavation revealed what appeared to be refuse of some sort, containing numerous potsherds, bones, metal pieces and a few coins.
  • inscribe: The inscribed potsherds reveal a surprise: the quarries were not worked by slaves, but by highly skilled and well-paid workers.
  • let: Let the potsherd strive with the potsherds of the earth.
  • include: It also showed some very high density objects, including a possible potsherd.

Adjective modifier

  • small: Some small potsherds had been remarked in gardens of Old Street below the school.
  • broken: They are not only not interested in it, but are more interested in broken potsherds.
  • medieval: Microliths, medieval potsherds and bricks have been noted on the surface.
potsherd Quotes

Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! Let the potsherd strive with the potsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to him that fashioneth it,What makest thou? or thy work, He hath no hands?

—Bible (Old Testament)

And he took him a potsherd to scrape himself withal; and he sat down among the ashes. Then said his wife unto him,Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God, and die.

—Bible (Old Testament)

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