ˈplin(t)th noun
( plural plinths -n(t)s, -n(t)ths)
Etymology: Latin plinthus, from Greek plinthos plinth, brick; perhaps akin to Old English flint — more at flint
1.
a.
(1) : a square vertically faced member immediately below the circular base of a column in classical architecture — see base illustration
(2) : the lowest member of a pedestal
b. : the lowest member of a base : subbase
c. : a block upon which the moldings of an architrave or trim are stopped at the bottom
2.
a. : a square block serving as a base (as for a statue or vase)
b. : the squared base of something (as a vase or piece of furniture)
3.
a. or plinth course : a course of stones forming a continuous foundation or base course (as of a rubble wall)
b. : a baseboard without a molded edge
4. also plint -nt -s : a padded couch or low table used for massage or corrective physical exercises