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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In medieval architecture, a molding of the Romanesque and Early Pointed styles, especially frequent in Normandy and in England.
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The other archway at the west end, called the Bishop's door, is an insertion of the thirteenth century, with bold tooth-ornament on each side.
The Cathedral Church of Peterborough A Description Of Its Fabric And A Brief History Of The Episcopal See W.D. Sweeting
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