MANSARD


Meaning of MANSARD in English

ˈmanˌsärd, -sȧd noun

( -s )

Etymology: French mansarde, after François Mansart ( Mansard ) died 1666 French architect

1. or mansard roof : a roof having two slopes on all sides with the lower slope steeper than the upper one — compare curb roof , gambrel roof

2. : the story formed by a mansard roof : garret

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