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lierne

Pronunciation: /lɪˈəːn/
Definition of lierne

noun

[usually as modifier] Architecture
  • (in vaulting) a short rib connecting the bosses and intersections of the principal ribs:a fine lierne vault

Origin:

late Middle English: from French, perhaps a transferred use of dialect lierne (standard French liane) 'clematis'

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