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Incised Van Briggle Mark

- Pamela Wiggins
Definition: figures or letters carved by hand or impressed by machine into the surface of an object; often used in reference to marks on pottery and ceramics
Pronunciation: en-sice
Also Known As: engraving
Common Misspellings: encised
Examples:
Marge turned the vase over to discover the incised Van Briggle mark.

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