n. A form of decorative plasterwork used on exterior walls
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A kind of decorative plasterwork in raised ornamental figures, formerly used for the internal and external decoration of houses.
n. the plastering of the inside of flues, intended to give a smooth surface and help the draught.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. Plaster-work of various kinds; especially, a sort of ornamental work in plastering, with raised or indented patterns and ornaments, much used in the interior and often on the exterior of houses of the Tudor period.
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n. ornamental plasterwork
n. ornamental plastering
n. plaster used to coat outer walls and line chimneys
Word Usage
"In the Little Shambles, too, there are many curious details in the high gables, pargeting and oriel windows."