cathedral glass

American  

noun

1. a semitransparent sheet of rolled glass having a decorative pattern.

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Etymology

Origin of cathedral glass

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

He demands that artists use materials both as contemporary as stainless steel and as old as cathedral glass, to give the church traditional richness and warmth of color.

From Time Magazine Archive

The cathedral glass, as I say, is mostly overladen with grime; but the circular windows in the dome seem to be magnificent in design.

From A Wanderer in Florence by Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall)

One's last view before the door closes noiselessly is of a bay-window opposite, set with cathedral glass casement-lights, which sheds soft colours upon the hall-bench of carven stone and upon the tessellated floor.

From The Spenders A Tale of the Third Generation by Wilson, Harry Leon

The landing is richly carpeted; the windows and the doors of the conservatory are all of stained glass, while above hangs an old Empire lamp of beautiful design filled in with small cathedral glass.

From Notable Women Authors of the Day Biographical Sketches by Black, Helen C.

Here is the steeple, here the steps and the wide entrance doors, and the windows with genuine cathedral glass.

From The Children's Six Minutes by Wright, Bruce S.