Clithridiate

/klɪˈθrɪd.i.eɪt/ adjective

Definition

Furnished with or containing a clithridium; locked or secured with a bar-like mechanism.

Etymology

From Greek 'kleithridion' (small lock or latch) with English adjectival ending '-ate.' Technical structural term.

Kelly Says

Medieval architects developed incredibly specific vocabulary for every type of lock and fastening mechanism—clithridiate describes structures that were secured with particular types of bar locks, which is absurdly precise but necessary for building instruction.

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