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span·drel (span′drəl)

noun

  1. either of the triangular spaces between the exterior curve of an arch and a rectangular frame or mold enclosing it
  2. any of the spaces between a series of arches and a straight cornice running above them

Etymology: ME spaundrell, dim. of Anglo-Fr spaundre < OFr espandre, to expand < L expandere, expand

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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