"queensware" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From queen's + ware, after Queen Charlotte, who gave royal patronage to Wedgwood based on this product. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|queen|ware|alt1=queen's}} queen's + ware Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} queensware (uncountable)
  1. A type of Wedgwood creamware. Wikipedia link: Queen Charlotte Tags: uncountable Synonyms: queen's ware, Queen's ware
    Sense id: en-queensware-en-noun-G5tRwdXL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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