manteltree

manteltree
/man"tl tree'/, n.
1. a wooden or stone lintel over the opening of a fireplace.
2. a masonry arch used in place of such a lintel.
Also, mantletree.
[1425-75; late ME; see MANTEL, TREE]

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  • manteltree — ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun Etymology: Middle English mantelltree, from mantell, mantel mantel + tree : mantel 1a …   Useful english dictionary

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