RAFTER


Meaning of RAFTER in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' raf-t ə r

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English ræfter; akin to Old Norse raptr rafter

Date: before 12th century

: any of the parallel beams that support a roof

– raf · tered \ -t ə rd \ adjective

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