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surbased arch

American  

noun

  1. drop arch.


Etymology

Origin of surbased arch

First recorded in 1755–65

Example Sentences

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Against the wall, on the south side of this quadrangle, is a wide surbased arch, apparently of Henry the Seventh's time, which has evidently contained the lavatory.

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