Chevalets

/ˌʃɛvəˈleɪz/ noun

Definition

The plural of chevalet; multiple wooden frames or stands used to support work in art, crafts, and other activities.

Etymology

The plural form of French 'chevalet,' created by adding the standard French plural ending '-s' or '-ts'.

Kelly Says

In a medieval artist's workshop, the chevalets would be arranged in rows—each one holding a different project—and apprentices would move between them working on various stages of illuminated manuscripts or metalwork.

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