ˈlint ə l noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, modification of Late Latin limitaris threshold (influenced in meaning by Latin limin-, limen threshold), from Latin limitaris, adjective, constituting a boundary, from Latin limit-, limes boundary, limit + -aris -ar — more at limb
: a horizontal architectural member spanning and usually carrying the load above an opening
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