Dictionary of Moisture Protection & Restoration

acroterion – acroterium = Strictly a pedestal at the corners or peak of a roof to support an ornament. More usually, the ornament it- self.

acroterion

acute arch, lancet arch = A sharply pointed arch whose cen- ters are farther apart than the width of the arch.

acute arch

aegicranes = Sculptured representation of the heads or skulls of goats or rams; used as decorations on ancient altars, friezes, etc.

aegicranes

agrafe = The voussoir or keystone of an arch, especially when carved as a cartouche.

agrafe

allège = A part of a wall that is thinner than the rest. The spandrel under a window.

allège

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