refenestration

Definitions

The act of fitting a building with new windows.

countable, uncountable

Examples

“Only substantial campaigns (new aisles, naves, towers (indicated by crosses), etc.) are shown; lesser works such as porches, refenestrations, etc. have⟳ not been included.”

“A substantial two-storey gatehouse, multi-gabled with skew-tables and kneelers in Tudor Revival manner, built off an irregular and extensive plan⟳ in uncoursed limestone ashlar with label⟳ mouldings to openings, lost to hideous refenestration on the avenue front.”

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