transept

Definitions


[ˈtrɑːnsɛpt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- (in a cross-shaped church) either of the two parts forming the arms of the cross shape, projecting at right angles from the nave
(e.g: the north transept)


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Origin:
mid 16th century: from modern Latin transeptum(see trans-, septum)




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