An archaic or rare term relating to form, formation, or shaping; sometimes used in legal or architectural contexts.
From Old French 'formature,' derived from 'former' (to form). This is a Middle English/Old French legal term that has fallen largely out of use.
You'll rarely encounter 'formature' in modern English—it's a relic of Middle English legal language, but it beautifully captures the idea of something being shaped or formed!
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