SUMMER


Meaning of SUMMER in English

n. (in full summer-tree) a horizontal bearing beam, esp. one supporting joists or rafters.

[ ME f. AF sumer, somer packhorse, beam, OF somier f. LL sagmarius f. sagma f. Gk sagma pack-saddle ]

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