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scarcement Definition

scarce·ment (skers′mənt)

noun

a ledge or offset in a wall, etc.

Etymology: < obs. scarce, to make less < ME scarsen < scars: see scarce & -ment

scarcement Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: Venetian castle The SW tower has scarcements for timber floors and flat roof.

Browse dictionary entries near scarcement

  1. ‹ scarcely
  2. ‹ scarce
  3. ‹ Scarborough
  4. ‹ Scaramouch
  5. ‹ scarabaeid
  6. ‹ scarab
  7. ‹ scar tissue
  8. ‹ scar
  9. ‹ scapular medal
  10. ‹ scapular
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