Piend

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of peen (“end of a hammer”). alt-of, alternative
  2. 2
    The angle or edge formed where two surfaces meet. More specifically, the sloped edges of a pavilion or hip roof. Scotland

    "…the hip-rafters being termed piend rafters."

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"…the hip-rafters being termed piend rafters."

Etymology

Compare Danish pind (“a peg”).

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