perron

[ per-uh n; French pe-rawn ]

/ ˈpɛr ən; French pɛˈrɔ̃ /

noun, plural per·rons [per-uh nz; French pe-rawn] /ˈpɛr ənz; French pɛˈrɔ̃/. Architecture.

an outside platform upon which the entrance door of a building opens, with steps leading to it.

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Origin of perron

1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French, Old French, derivative of pierre stone < Latin petra < Greek pétra

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Examples from the Web for perron

On alighting at the perron, Leilah had as always to endure the ceremonial of two footmen assiduously assisting her.
The Monster|Edgar Saltus
Presently I recollected the situation, and turned to leave the perron.
Dr. Dumany's Wife|Mr Jkai
Once he met her full in the face, upon the perron of the Cathedral of St. Marie.
The Golden Dog|William Kirby
One object of popular veneration was this standard, another was the perron, an emblem of the civic organisation.
Charles the Bold|Ruth Putnam

Perron, a stout, middle-aged figure, is seated in front of his watchmaker's establishment near the Place St. Sulpice.
Read-Aloud Plays|Horace Holley

British Dictionary definitions for perron

perron

/ (ˈpɛrən) /

noun

an external flight of steps, esp one at the front entrance of a building

Word Origin for perron

C14: from Old French, from pierre stone, from Latin petra

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