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voussoir

noun
vous·​soir | \ vü-ˈswär How to pronounce voussoir (audio) , ˈvü-ËŒswär\

Definition of voussoir

: one of the wedge-shaped pieces forming an arch or vault — see arch illustration

First Known Use of voussoir

1728, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for voussoir

French, from Old French vosoir, from Vulgar Latin *volsorium, from Latin volvere to roll — more at voluble

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