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gor·gerin
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Princeton's WordNet
gorgerin, neckingnoun
the molding at the top of a column
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Gorgerin
In architecture, a gorgerin (from the French: gorge meaning throat) is the neckline or portion of a capital of a column, or a feature forming the junction between a shaft and its capital.
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gorgerin
Gorgerin is a term used in heraldry and architecture. In heraldry, it refers to a protective, metal ring worn around the neck as part of a suit of armor. In architecture, it refers to a molded ornament encircling the top part of a column or pillar below the abacus.
Webster Dictionary
Gorgerinnoun
in some columns, that part of the capital between the termination of the shaft and the annulet of the echinus, or the space between two neck moldings; -- called also neck of the capital, and hypotrachelium. See Illust. of Column
Etymology: [F., fr. gorge neck.]
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
gorgerin
(Fr.). In ancient times, that part of the armor which covered the neck of a man. Hence our word gorget.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of gorgerin in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of gorgerin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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