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tɪˈkeɪ noun
1.
Also called rustic work. Architecture. any of various forms of ashlar so dressed and tooled that the visible faces are raised above or otherwise contrasted with the horizontal and usually the vertical joints.
2.
the act of a person or thing that rusticates.
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rusticate (ˈrʌstɪˌkeɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to banish or retire to the country |
| 2. | to make or become rustic in style, behaviour, etc |
| 3. | (tr) architect to finish (an exterior wall) with large blocks of masonry that are separated by deep joints and decorated with a bold, usually textured, design |
| 4. | (Brit) (tr) to send down from university for a specified time as a punishment |
| [C17: from Latin rūsticārī, from rūs the country] | |
| rusti'cation | |
| —n | |
| 'rusticator | |
| —n | |
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Rustic-work
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| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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Word Origin & History
rustication
1623, from L. rusticationem (nom. rusticatio) "act or fact of living in the country," from rusticatus, pp. of rusticari "live or stay in the country," from rusticus (see rustic).
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