fireclay

[Eng. fire, and clay.] A kind of clay consisting of nearly pure silicate of alumina, capable of standing intense heat, and therefore used in the manufacture of fire-bricks (q. v.). Fire-clay is found throughout the coal formation. The ma is crushed between iron rollers; it softens by exposure to the atmosphere, but some of it is too hard for making into bricks. The powder thus obtained is mixed with a small portion of lime when that substance is not previously contained in it, and sufficient water to make it cohere slightly by pre ure. ( Weale.) fire-cock, s . [Eng. fire , and cock .] A street plug for attachment of hose for extinguishing fire, or for other municipal purposes. fire-cro , 8. [FIERY-CROSS.] fired, pa. par. & a. [FIRE, v.] A. As pa . par .: (See the verb.) B. As adjective : I. Literally : 1. Set on fire; kindled; in a flame. 2. Subjected to great heat; as pottery. II. Fig.: Inflamed, excited. "Fired at the sound my genius spreads her wing." Goldsmith: The Traveler. 1837