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  1. 1. n. The architectural member surrounding the curved opening of an arch, corresponding to the architrave in the case of a square opening. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. More commonly, the molding or other ornaments with which the wall face of the voussoirs of an arch is charged. Source: opted
  3. 3. (a) The architectural member surrounding the curved opening of an arch, corresponding to the architrave in the case of a square opening. (b) More commonly, the molding or other ornaments with which the wall face of the voussoirs of an arch is charged. Source: webster
  4. 4. A large theorbo, or double-necked lute, formerly in use, havingthe bass strings doubled with an octave, and the higher strings witha unison. Source: adambom
  5. 5. n. The architectural member surrounding the curved opening of an arch, corresponding to the architrave in the case of a square opening. n. More commonly, the molding or other ornaments with which the wall face of the voussoirs of an arch is charged. Source: ecdict

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