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Definition of Munnions
1. munnion [n] - See also: munnion
Lexicographical Neighbors of Munnions
Literary usage of Munnions
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Antiquarian and Architectural Year Book for (1845)
"About the same time sashes were placed in the windows of the Banqueting-house of
Whitehall, at Westminster, instead of the munnions, (which were probably ..."
2. The Gentleman's Magazine (1844)
"It may be worth while to mention that the windows of Oxnead Hall are only thirteen
inches wide (ie the glass between the munnions), although the ..."
3. An Illustrated Dictionary of Words Used in Art and Archaeology: Explaining by John William Mollett (1883)
"munnions, Arch., for MULLIONS (qv). Mural. Generally, on a wall ; as— Mural Arch.
An arch against a wall, frequent in the aisles of mediaeval buildings. ..."
4. Rudimentary Dictionary of Terms Used in Architecture, Civil, Architecture by John Weale (1850)
"Muniment-house, a strong, properly fire-proof apartment in public or private
buildings, for the preservation of charters, deeds, seals, &c. munnions, pieces ..."
5. Practical Masonry, Or, A Theoretical and Operative Treatise of Building by Edward Shaw (1846)
"1 being a right section of one of the munnions, the same as the right section of
the transom-sill or lintel, and let ar, No. ..."
6. A History of the County of Surrey: Comprising Every Object of Topographical by Thomas Allen (1831)
"... entrance with a narrow pointed window above it; in the other divisions are
lofty pointed windows of two lights, made by munnions, ..."
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