Corbet

/ˈkɔːrbɪt/ noun

Definition

A variant spelling of corbel; an architectural support element, though rarely used in modern English.

Etymology

A Middle English or Old French variant of 'corbel,' showing how spelling wasn't standardized in medieval times.

Kelly Says

Medieval spelling was a wild west—'corbet' is basically an alternate spelling that didn't win out, but it shows up in old building records and period documents!

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