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BATEMENT-LIGHT

\bˈe͡ɪtməntlˈa͡ɪt], \bˈe‍ɪtməntlˈa‍ɪt], \b_ˈeɪ_t_m_ə_n_t_l_ˈaɪ_t]\

Definitions of BATEMENT-LIGHT

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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In arch. one of the lights in the upper part of a window of the perpendicular style, abated, or only half the width of those below.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

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