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mansard
[ man-sahrd, -serd ]
noun
- Also called mansard roof. a hip roof, each face of which has a steeper lower part and a shallower upper part. Compare French roof.
- the story under such a roof.
mansard
/ -səd; ˈmænsɑːd /
noun
- Also calledmansard roof a roof having two slopes on both sides and both ends, the lower slopes being steeper than the upper Compare gambrel roof
- an attic having such a roof
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of mansard1
C18: from French mansarde, after François Mansart
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Example Sentences
The architect was Mansard, for whom the Mansard roof, known in America, is named.
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The building is planned after the palace of the Tuilleries, having at each end the chateau roof and mansard windows.
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And mounting the stairs to the mansard, their door had shut upon the Platonians; it was a secret society.
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From the mansard there was a beautiful view of Paris, with forest growth drawing close to the heart of the city.
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Five years ago, lodged in an attic; live in a swell house now, with a mansard roof, and all the modern inconveniences.'
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