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brattishing

British  
/ ˈbrætɪʃɪŋ /

noun

  1. architect decorative work along the coping or on the cornice of a building

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Etymology

Origin of brattishing

C16: variant of bratticing ; see brattice

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Boasting moulded architraves with pilasters and a truncated pyramidal roof topped with iron brattishing, the building's roof is now falling into dereliction.

From BBC • May 29, 2024

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