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Meaning of trefoiled | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Having the shape of a trefoil.
    not-comparable
  2. Having a three-lobed extremity or extremities; of a cross: having ends which terminate in trefoils (similar or identical to bottony).
    not-comparable
  3. Ornamented with trefoils projecting from the edges, as a bearing, partition, etc.
    especially, not-comparable

Examples

“The knop is formed of three rams' heads, and the base, trefoiled-shaped, has three bosses […]”
“If the shield is regarded as one showing dimidiated arms, then it may be read as (dexter) gules, a cross trefoiled and voided or, . .. (sinister) gules (2), on two pallets argent, ladders (2) semé (?) azure.”
“There is a plain trefoiled window above in the tower; the lower part of the spire having two lancet windows, with a circle […] The pulpit is of modern oak, of five panels, each panel being divided into two trefoiled arched partitions;[…]”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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