A dictionary of architecture and building; biographical, historical and descriptive (1901)
Sturgis, Russell, 1836-1909 · New York, Macmillan · leaf 557
ceiling, but may be also a roof; or it may carrya roof, or a floor, or stairs. B. A room or enclosed space of any kindwhich is covered by a vault ; in thi.s .sense, … popular and applying to cellars and undergroundplaces of safety. C. By extension, any strong place or placeof safety, as a Safe Deposit Vault.
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