{i} type of earthenware traditionally decorated with a blue and white glaze (made in the Netherlands)
or delft Tin-glazed earthenware, with blue-and-white or polychrome decoration, first made in the early 17th century at Delft, Holland. Dutch potters later introduced the art of tin glazing to England along with the name, which now applies to wares manufactured in the Netherlands and England. It is distinguished from faience (made in France, Germany, Spain, and Scandinavia) and majolica (made in Italy)
Pottery made at the city of Delft in Holland; hence: Earthenware made in imitation of the above; any glazed earthenware made for table use, and the like