Definition

A dish used in pottery for preparing glaze.

Example

The potter carefully mixed the ingredients in the hiller to create the perfect glaze.

Conversation

I just got a new hiller for my pottery class.

Oh, that's cool! What does it do exactly?

It helps me prepare the glaze more evenly.

That sounds really useful; I need to get one for my projects too!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'hiller' comes from the Old English 'hyll' (meaning hill) combined with the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A 'hiller' refers to a person who lives on or works with hills.

Memory Tip

Think of someone associated with a 'hill' ('hyll') — the '-er' indicates a person, so a hiller is someone who is connected to hills.

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