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ARCHITECTING
Verb
architecting
present participle of architect
Source: Wiktionary
ARCHITECT
Ar"chi*tect, n. Etym: [L. architectus, architecton, Gr. archi-) + architecte, It. architetto. See Technical.]
1. A person skilled in the art of building; one who understands architecture, or makes it his occupation to form plans and designs of buildings, and to superintend the artificers employed.
2. A contriver, designer, or maker. The architects of their own happiness. Milton. A French woman is a perfect architect in dress. Coldsmith.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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