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(tran′sept′)

noun

the part of a cross-shaped church at right angles to the long, main section, or nave
either arm of this part, outside the nave

Origin: ModL transeptum < L trans-, across + septum: see septum

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noun

The transverse part of a cruciform church, crossing the nave at right angles.
Either of the two lateral arms of such a part.

Origin:

Origin: New Latin trānsēptum

Origin: : Latin trāns-, trans-

Origin: + Latin saeptum, partition; see septum

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Related Forms:

tran·sepˈtal (-sĕpˈtəl) adjective

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