Mansard Definition

mănsärd
noun
The upper story formed by the lower slope of a mansard roof.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
adjective

(of a roof) Having two slopes on each side, the lower being steeper than the upper.

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Other Word Forms of Mansard

Noun

Singular:
mansard
Plural:
mansards

Origin of Mansard

  • French mansarde after François Mansart (1598–1666), French architect

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Borrowing from French mansarde, from Francois Mansart, French architect

    From Wiktionary

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