释义 |
† contignate, v. Obs. rare. [f. ppl. stem of L. contignāre to join together with beams, timbers, or sticks, f. con- + tignum building material, piece of timber.] trans. To join together with beams.
1651Howell Venice 70 The whole Bulk is supported besides with most curious Arches, contignated and joyn'd together by marvailous Art. |