Defn: A subdivision of the Primordial or Cambrian period in American geology; — so named from the sandstone of Potsdam, New York. See Chart of Geology.
POTSHARD; POTSHARE
Pot"shard`, Pot"share`, n.
Defn: A potsherd. [Obs.] Spenser.
POTSHERD
Pot"sherd`, n. Etym: [Pot + sherd or shard.]
Defn: A piece or fragment of a broken pot. Job ii. 8.
POT SHOT
Pot shot.
Defn: Lit., a shot fired simply to fill the pot; hence, a shot fired at an animal or person when at rest or within easy range, or fired simply to kill, without reference to the rules of sport; a shot needling no special skill.
POTSTONE
Pot"stone`, n. (Min.)
Defn: A variety of steatite sometimes manufactured into culinary vessels.
POTSURE
Pot"*sure`, a.