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severy

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛvəri/
Definition of severy

noun (plural severies)

Architecture
  • a bay or compartment in a vaulted ceiling.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French civoire 'ciborium' (see ciborium)

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