1555–65; < Latin < Greek skotía darkness (from its shadow)
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If properly taught the beauty in the orders of architecture can be brought out in the making of the bead, fillet, scotia, cove, etc.
From A Course In Wood Turning by Milton, Archie S.
In section this moulding may be compared to a large scotia divided into two cavettos by a torus.
From A History of Art in Chaldæa & Assyria, v. 1 by Armstrong, Walter, Sir
The latter is a true cornice, composed of a small torus or bead, a scotia, and a fillet.
From A History of Art in Chaldæa & Assyria, v. 1 by Armstrong, Walter, Sir
Just at the edge of the corona a line should be cut in, called the scotia.
From The Ten Books on Architecture by Vitruvius Pollio
Zann was back home in Truro, Nova Scotia, figuring out her next chapter when she received an email from a friend who said producers at Disney were looking to have her audition for a show.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
Bank of Montreal, Bank of Nova Scotia and National Bank of Canada kicked off earnings season for Canada’s largest lenders with plans to lift their dividends.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
If you are looking for a riskier bet with a bigger yield, check out Bank of Nova Scotia, commonly known as Scotiabank.
From Barron's ● Apr. 13, 2026
Shortly afterwards, Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes announced proposals to award Ferguson Marine contracts to replace the Scotia marine research vessel, and the Minna marine protection vessel.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026
What restaurant did I eat at / What’s the distance from Nova Scotia to British Columbia / Do you know the time in London?
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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