queen closer

[ kloh-zer ]

noun

, Masonry.

1. a brick of normal length and thickness but of half normal width, used to complete a course or to space regular bricks.
2. a brick of half the usual length, for completing a course or for spacing regular bricks.

Word History and Origins

Origin of queen closer¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

"I hope—I believe—he is not in the plot," said Elizabeth, "but I fear—" The girl kissed the sleeve of Elizabeth's gown, and then she drew the queen closer to her and kissed her hair and her face.

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