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Definition of Plinths
1. plinth [n] - See also: plinth
Lexicographical Neighbors of Plinths
Literary usage of Plinths
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A History of Architectural Development by Frederick Moore Simpson (1909)
"OUTSIDE OF CHURCHES, WALLS, BUTTRESSES, plinths, ETC. STONE was the favourite
material of the mediaeval builders, Wall although marble, brick, and, ..."
2. The Geography of Herodotus ...: Illustrated from Modern Researches and by James Talboys Wheeler (1854)
"He also gave a lion made of refined Uon' gold, which originally weighed 10 talents,
and stood on the demi-plinths. When, however, the temple was burnt down, ..."
3. An Introduction to the Knowledge of Rare and Valuable Editions of the Greek by Thomas Frognall Dibdin (1804)
"At Mr. Paris's sale, these four volumes, in perfect condition, and in vellum
binding, were sold for iL us. _ 3o8 plinths MANUTIUS printed an edition of P!my ..."
4. Quarter Century Edition of The Paradise of Childhood: A Practical Guide to by Edward Wiebé, Henry Wolcott Blake (1907)
"Take away the steps aud place four of the bricks on their broad faces, on top of
the four square plinths, the sides running right and left. ..."
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