pargeting

[ pahr-ji-ting ]

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noun

the act of a person who pargets.
ornamental or fine plasterwork, especially exterior plasterwork bearing designs in low relief.
a lining of mortar or plaster for a chimney flue or the like.

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; parget, -ing ¹

In the Little Shambles, too, there are many curious details in the high gables, pargeting and oriel windows.

Broken oyster shells are distinguishable in the decorated plasterwork, indicating that the pargeting was done at Jamestown.

April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

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