Meaning of MULLION
| Pronunciation: | | 'mulyun
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| | Definition: | | [n] a nonstructural vertical strip between the casements or panes of a window (or the panels of a screen) |
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| | See Also: | | slip, strip, window | |
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\Mul"lion\, n. [A corruption of munnion, F. moignon
stump of an amputated limb, stump, OF. moing mutilated; cf.
Armor. mo[~n], mou[~n], mank, monk, and also L. mancus
maimed.] (Arch.)
(a) A slender bar or pier which forms the division between
the lights of windows, screens, etc.
(b) An upright member of a framing. See {Stile}.
\Mul"lion\, v. t.
To furnish with mullions; to divide by mullions.
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| | Related Terms: | | baluster, balustrade, banister, doorjamb, doorpost, gatepost, hitching post, jamb, king post, milepost, post, Samson post, signpost, snubbing post, stanchion, standard, stile, upright |
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