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Definition of Multifoil
1. n. An ornamental foliation consisting of more than five divisions or foils.
2. a. Having more than five divisions or foils.
Definition of Multifoil
1. Noun. (architecture) A symmetrical shape which forms the overall outline of a set of partially-overlapping circles of the same diameter. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Multifoil
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Medical Definition of Multifoil
1. An ornamental foliation consisting of more than five divisions or foils. See Foil. Origin: Multi- + foil. Having more than five divisions or foils. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Multifoil
Literary usage of Multifoil
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Moslem Architecture: Its Origins and Development by Giovanni Teresio Rivoira (1918)
"360), and flanked by two small chapels. It is approached through a central space
or vestibule which has intersecting multifoil arches—-trefoil and ..."
2. The History, Architecture, and Antiquities of the Cathedral Church of St by James Graves (1857)
"The apex of the gable contained a large multifoil window, but it is now partially
closed up, and has, besides, lost a considerable portion of its moldings. ..."
3. A Dictionary of Architecture and Building, Biographical, Historical, and by Russell Sturgis (1901)
"... six. a sexfoil ; and a large number, a multifoil. Mere cusps on an arch produce
foils only when connected by arcs, usually more than semicircles. ..."
4. A Glossary of Terms Used in Grecian, Roman, Italian, and Gothic Architecture by John Henry Parker (1838)
"FOLIATED ARCH, an arch with a trefoil, cinquefoil, or multifoil under it.—Willis.
FOLIATING SPACE, the triangular space between the arch and two continuous ..."
5. Hall Marks on Gold and Silver Plate by William Chaffers (1905)
"Form I comprises patens with plain circular depression, with an inner depression
multifoil in outline: and form II. those with one depression only, ..."
6. Surrey Archaeological Collections: Relating to the History and Antiquities by Surrey Archaeological Society (1897)
"Maker's initials, H A. The gilt-lined bowl is round ; the stem and foot nre
multifoil, the farmer divided by a knop with four bosses. ..."
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