ARCADING

Etymology

Noun

arcading (countable and uncountable, plural arcadings)

(countable) An arrangement of arcades.

(uncountable, video games) The playing of arcade games.

Anagrams

• Cardigan, Draganić, carangid, cardigan

Source: Wiktionary


ARCADE

Ar*cade", n. Etym: [F. arcade, Sp. arcada, LL. arcata, fr. L. arcus bow, arch.]

1. (Arch.) (a) A series of arches with the columns or piers which support them, the spandrels above, and other necessary appurtenances; sometimes open, serving as an entrance or to give light; sometimes closed at the back (as in the cut) and forming a decorative feature. (b) A long, arched building or gallery.

2. An arched or covered passageway or avenue.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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