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gradine
CIDE DICTIONARY
gradine, n. [F. gradin, dim. of grade. See Grade.].
Any member like a step, as the raised back of an altar or the like; a set raised over another. Layard. [1913 Webster]
gradine, n. [F. gradine.].
A toothed chised by sculptors. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
gradine, n. (also gradin)
1 each of a series of low steps or a tier of seats.
2 a ledge at the back of an altar.
1 each of a series of low steps or a tier of seats.
2 a ledge at the back of an altar.
Etymology
It. gradino dimin. of grado GRADE
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