A dictionary of architecture and building; biographical, historical and descriptive (1901)
Sturgis, Russell, 1836-1909 · New York, Macmillan · leaf 218
re thecharacter of its design as a work of architecture.Roofs are distingiushed: (1) By their formand method of constniction; as, the flat roof,characteristic of dry tropical countries, and muchused in modern commercial buildings in theUnited States; the sloping roof, including gabled,hijiped,… … ROOD 1814), Tradxiction des commentaires deFron-tin sur les aquediics de Borne, etc. Bellier de la Chavignerie, Dictionnaire ; Lance,Dirdiitinaire. ROOD. A cross or crucifix, especially alarge crucifix placed at the entrance of the choiror chancel in mcdiasval churches, often sup-ported on the rood…
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