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SCUNCHEON

\skˈʌnt͡ʃən], \skˈʌnt‍ʃən], \s_k_ˈʌ_n_tʃ_ə_n]\

Definitions of SCUNCHEON

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1919 - The concise Oxford dictionary of current English

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The stones or arches thrown across the angles of a square tower to support the alternate sides of the octagonal spire: also, the cross pieces of timber across the angles to give strength and firmness to a frame.

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

Stones or arches across angles of square tower supporting alternate sides of octagonal spire.

1919 - The concise Oxford dictionary of current English
By Sir Augustus Henry

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