A concise glossary of terms used in Grecian, Roman, Italian, and Gothic architecture (1892)
Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884 · London ; Oxford : J. Parker · leaf 267
Sftefo— Solar, 257 Skew, Askew-table : the term skew is still used in the … A. Skew. Soffit, a ceiling : the word is seldom used except in refer- ence to the subordinate parts and members of buildings, such as staircases, entablatures, arch- ways, cornices, &c., the under sides of which are called the soffit. Solar, Soller (Lat. Solarium), a loft, garret, or upper cham-…
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