Fanlights

/ˈfænlaɪts/ noun

Definition

Plural of fanlight; multiple fan-shaped windows typically found in Georgian and Victorian architecture.

Etymology

Regular English plural of 'fanlight' with '-s.' The term became standard in architectural documentation during the 19th century.

Kelly Says

Georgian townhouses are instantly recognizable by their fanlights above the doors—they became such a status symbol that architects competed to create more elaborate fanlight designs, and you can literally date a house by its fanlight style!

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