pargetted

Variant of parget

parget definition

par·get (par′jit)

transitive verb pargeted -·geted or pargetted -·get·ted, pargeting -·get·ing or pargetting -·get·ting

to put plaster or mortar on, esp. in a decorative way

Etymology: ME pargeten, pargetten < MFr pargeter, parjeter < par- (< L per: see per-), completely + jeter, to throw: see jet

noun

  1. plaster, mortar, etc. used to coat a masonry surface
  2. raised ornamental plasterwork used on walls or ceilings
Also, for n., pargeting par′·get·ing or pargetting par′·get·ting

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