luthern

[ loo-thern ]

noun

1. a dormer window.

luthern

/ ˈluːθən /

noun

1. another name for dormer

Word History and Origins

Origin of luthern¹

First recorded in 1660–70; perhaps alteration of lucarne

Word History and Origins

Origin of luthern¹

C17: probably from lucarne , perhaps influenced by Lutheran

Example Sentences

I was on the top of the luthern window; and, so far as the inquisitors were concerned, I was safe.

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There was a luthern window in it, which opened upon the roof.

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Holding on with one hand at the side of the luthern window, I closed the lower sash, and dropped the upper one.

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About half way between the luthern window and the ridge-pole of the house there was a skylight.

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Wren had the advantage of St. Peter's to profit by, and abstained from inserting the "luthern" lights of the larger edifice.

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