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PAYE - A GLOSSARY OF TERMS

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M

magnesian

 

Containing appreciable amount of dolomite.

marble

 

 

Metamorphosed limestone.

mason's mitre

 

Birdsmouth joint on an arris.

merlon

 

 

The sollid portions at a battlemented parapet between embrasures.

metamorphic rock

 

Rock recrystallised from pre-existing solid rock masses by the action of heat, and/or pressure.

metope

 

 

The square space between two triglyphs in the frieze of a Doric order.

modillion

 

A bracket supporting a classical cornice.

monolith

 

 

A large single stone.

 

mouldings

 

The contours given to projecting members.

mullion

 

 

Vertical divider of window.

mutule

 

 

The projecting square block above the triglyph and on the soffit of a Doric cornice.

 

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