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PEDIMENT

\pˈɛdɪmənt], \pˈɛdɪmənt], \p_ˈɛ_d_ɪ_m_ə_n_t]\

Definitions of PEDIMENT

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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Originally, an ornamented triangular space, or low gable, over the front of a building; hence, any like decoration over a door, window, etc.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

(arch.) A triangular or circular ornament, which finishes the fronts of buildings, and serves as a decoration over gates.
PEDIMENTAL.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

PEDIMENTAL.
A broad, triangular space, as above a portico.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

Triangular space above a door, window, &c.

1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman

n. [Latin] The triangular or arched ornamental facing of a portico, or a similar decoration over doors, windows, gates, &c.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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