fan tracery

noun

Its bay window at the end of the dais with its rich grained vault of fan-tracery, is admired by every one.

The retro-choir, built in 1438, is admired for the beautiful fan tracery of the roof.

When seen from below, these present a fan-like appearance, and the work received the name of fan-tracery.

The south porch has a fine groined vault with fan tracery, and is surmounted by a parvise, and a rich parapet and cornice.

It is of very great height, and the ceiling is of fan-tracery of the most elaborate design of open-work cut in stone.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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