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broad glass

American  

Etymology

Origin of broad glass

First recorded in 1670–80

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At Columbus and West 66th Street, Mr. Wittrock pointed to the broad glass expanse of his alma mater.

From New York Times • Sep. 27, 2019

Entered through a broad glass door, the 1950s residence opens to a formal living room with a wall fireplace.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2016

But waits are rewarded with some of the most exciting seafood in the city — and a sublime cityscape outside the broad glass windows.

From New York Times • Dec. 27, 2011

Jolly nose! he who sees thee across a broad glass Beholds thee in all thy perfection; Page 108And to the pale snout of a temperate ass Entertains the profoundest objection.

From Jack Sheppard A Romance by Ainsworth, William Harrison

A flight of worn steps led to a broad glass door, and opening the latter, the girl passed under a curved wooden gallery into a broad hall.

From At Love's Cost by Garvice, Charles

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