Dosserets

/ˈdɑsəˌrɛts/ noun

Definition

Plural of dosseret; multiple small architectural support blocks placed on column capitals.

Etymology

Plural of 'dosseret,' maintaining the French diminutive structure. Medieval and Renaissance churches often used multiple dosserets in elaborate architectural designs.

Kelly Says

Looking at historical buildings, the more dosserets you see piled on top of each other, the more decorative and ornate the architecture—they became almost as much about showing off craftsmanship as about structural necessity!

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