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Lug sills

Scope note

Window sills in a brick or stone wall, where the sill extends beyond the width of the window opening and with the ends of the sill set in the wall. Distinguished from "slip sills" which are just as long as the window is wide and fit into the walls between the jambs. PUTNAM

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30003126

Broader Terms used

window sills

Term used for

sills, lug

Equivalent Terms used

lug sill

Created

13yrs ago

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