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Definition of pot hanger in English:

pot hanger

noun

historical

  • Any of various devices from which a cooking pot, kettle, etc., may be hung; especially (a) a bar with a series of holes or teeth on which to attach a pot-hook at various heights; (b) a pot-hook.

Origin

Early 16th century. From pot + hanger. Compare earlier pothangles, and also pot hangings.

Pronunciation

pot hanger

/ˈpɒt ˌhaŋə/