Middle English Dictionary Entry
lermer n.
Entry Info
Forms | lermer n. |
Etymology | OF larmier |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
Arch. A projecting stone molding with a rounded upper surface, undercut to throw off water.
Associated quotations
- (1361) in Salzman Building in Engl.101 : [34 feet of hard stone for] scheu [and] lermer.
- (1369) Fabric R.Rochester in Archaeol.Cant.2113 : [Stone called] Lermer.
- (1379) in Salzman Building in Engl.106 : Lermer.
Supplemental Materials (draft)
- (1444) in Salzman Building in Engl.106 : Skwlerymer.
Note: New spelling