The American glossary of architectural terms, being a concise and comprehensive compilation of all terms used in the practice of architecture and the building arts (1887)
Garnsey, Geo. O. (George O.) · Chicago : National Builder Publishing Co. · leaf 41
ll fillet cut into beads; usedin ornamentation. CHAPTER HOUSE. A building detached,yet convenient to a cathedral; and used,in connection with the same, for the hold-ing of canonical meetings. CHAPTREL. (Same as Impost.) CHAR ) An old term, meaning hewn or CHARE \ wrought. CHARGED. A term used in… … CHRONOLOGICAL COLUMN. CHA CIR CHASE MORTISE. (Same as Chace Mortise.)CHATEAU (Fr.) A country seat; a castle. CHAUNTRY. (See Chantry.)CHEEKS. Two equal or similar portions of atimber. CHEEKS OF A MORTISE. The two solidportions each side of the mortise. CHEEK PIECE. The triangular side of anarea, or…
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