Definition
In architecture and masonry, a projecting stone or similar element left intentionally rough or protuberant on a wall surface, often left for later carving or as a decorative feature.
Etymology
From 'boss' (a raised prominence or knob) plus the suffix '-age' (indicating a collection or condition). 'Boss' itself comes from Old French 'bosse.'
Kelly Says
Medieval stonemasons would intentionally leave bossage on walls because carved stones were expensive—the rough knobs could be left for later finishing if the client had more money, or carved into decorative patterns as budget allowed.
Translations
ARالعربية
سيطرة
say-ta-rah
CACatalà
dominació
do-mee-nee-oh
DEDeutsch
Herrschaft
her-shaft
ELΕλληνικά
κυριαρχία
kyriar-kee-ah
ESEspañol
mandamiento
man-da-mee-en-toh
FRFrançais
autorité
aw-toh-ree-tay
HEעברית
כנופיית
k-no-fee-yit
HUMagyar
uralom
oo-ra-lom
IDBahasa Indonesia
kekuasaan
keh-koo-a-san
ITItaliano
autorità
aw-toh-ree-ta
MSBahasa Melayu
kuasa
koo-ah-sa
NLNederlands
heerschappij
heers-chap-pee
PTPortuguês
domínio
doh-mee-nee-oh
RORomână
domnie
dom-nee-eh
SVSvenska
styre
s-teer-eh
SWKiswahili
tawala
ta-wa-la
TLTL
pamahalaan
pa-ma-ha-la-an
TRTürkçe
efdalet
ef-da-let
UKУкраїнська
панування
pa-nu-va-nyah
VITiếng Việt
quan li
kwan lee
ZUZU
umsebenzi
oom-seh-ben-zee