pargeting

[ pahr-ji-ting ]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of pargeting¹

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

Example Sentences

Topped by a peaked roof and an ornate weather vane, the building had bays of multipaned windows and pargeting or parged decoration, in which flowers and other designs are done in raised plaster or concrete.

From New York Times

The prince pulled a golden bell-cord that shone against the green pargeting of the wall.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg