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Meaning of OGEE

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\O*gee"\, n. [F. ogive, augive, LL. augiva, of uncertain
origin; cf.LL. ogis a support, prop. L. augere to increase,
strengthen, Sp. auge highest point of power or fortune,
apogee, Ar. auj, an astronomical term.]
1. (Arch.) A molding, the section of which is the form of the
   letter S, with the convex part above; cyma reversa. See
   Illust. under {Cyma}.
2. Hence, any similar figure used for any purpose.
{Ogee arch} (Arch.), a pointed arch, each of the sides of
   which has the curve of an ogee, that is, has a reversed
   curve near the apex.
 
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