cloister garth

American  

noun

1. garth.

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Etymology

Origin of cloister garth

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

The range of domestic buildings that surrounded the cloister garth are, therefore, the chief interest, although these also are broken and roofless.

From Yorkshire by Home, Gordon

A noticeable feature of the cloister garth is a Norman arch belonging to a doorway that appears to be of later date.

From Yorkshire by Home, Gordon

The monastery had the usual buildings around the cloister; the church was on the north side, and stood about ten steps above the level of the cloister garth.

From Scottish Cathedrals and Abbeys by Butler, Dugald

The chapter-house was on the east side of the cloister garth.

From Scottish Cathedrals and Abbeys by Butler, Dugald

In the cloister garth are two graves perhaps as well worth visiting as ever Becket's was, though no miracles have yet occurred at them.

From Canterbury by Danks, Canon