voussoir

Definitions


[ˈvuːswɑː], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a wedge-shaped or tapered stone used to construct an arch


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Origin:
early 18th century: via French from popular Latin volsorium, based on Latin volvere ‘to roll’. The word, borrowed from Old French, was also used for a time in late Middle English




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