Chevet

(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:27:40

Che*vet" (?), n. [F., head of the bed, dim. fr. chef head. See Chief.] Arch.

The extreme end of the chancel or choir; properly the round or polygonal part.

 

© Webster 1913.

del.icio.us Furl Facebook Digg StumbleUpon Reddit
Y'know, if you log in, you can write something here, or contact authors directly on the site. Create a New User if you don't already have an account.