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 73
s are termed middle quarters.MIDDLE RAIL. (Same as Lock Rail.)MILK HOUSE. (See Dairy.)MINARET / (See Alkorans.) Slender spirelikeMINERET ji structures that form a striking feature of Turkish buildings.MINDRA. (Same as Cell.)MINION. Cement made of iron ore and lime.MINSTER. A monasterial church. A… … MIS NET MISCHIA. (Same as Scagliola.) MISEREEE. A peculiar hinged seat used inaisles of churches. MITRE ) The joint made by the joining to- MITRA [• gether of two pieces of material MITER ) on an angle. MITRE ARCH. A triangular arch. MITRE DOVETAIL. A kind of dovetailshowing only one joint. MOAT…
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