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a tall mirror, often full-length, intended to be set between windows.[1695-1705]
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Pier glass — Pier Pier, n. [OE. pere, OF. piere a stone, F. pierre, fr. L. petra, Gr. ?. Cf. {Petrify}.] 1. (Arch.) (a) Any detached mass of masonry, whether insulated or supporting one side of an arch or lintel, as of a bridge; the piece of wall between two… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pier glass — n. a tall mirror set in the pier, or wall section, between windows … English World dictionary
pier glass — pier′ glass n. fur a tall, often full length mirror intended to be set between windows • Etymology: 1695–1705 … From formal English to slang
pier glass — noun a large mirror between two windows • Syn: ↑pier mirror • Hypernyms: ↑mirror * * * noun : a large high mirror; especially : one designed to occupy the wall space between windows see pier table illustration … Useful english dictionary
Pier glass — A pier glass is a long tall mirror which is placed flush on a wall between two windows, often of the same shape and design as the windows themselves. This was a common decorating feature in the reception rooms of large 18th century houses.… … Wikipedia
pier glass — noun A tall narrow mirror, usually set between two windows, above a pier table See Also: pier table … Wiktionary
pier glass — noun Date: 1703 a large high mirror; especially one designed to occupy the wall space between windows called also pier mirror … New Collegiate Dictionary
pier glass — /ˈpɪə glas/ (say pear glahs) noun a tall mirror such as is used to fill the pier or space between two windows …
pier glass — noun a large mirror, used originally to fill wall space between windows … English new terms dictionary
pier-glass — … Useful english dictionary
