Corbelled

/ˈkɔrbəld/ adjective

Definition

Having corbels; constructed with or supported by corbels as architectural elements (British spelling variant of corbeled).

Etymology

From corbel plus the -ed adjective suffix with double-l characteristic of British English spelling conventions.

Kelly Says

British architects preferred the double-l spelling 'corbelled' which makes the word look heavier and sturdier—appropriate for a term describing structures built to last centuries.

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