PIEDOUCHE

, in Architecture, a littlè stand, or pedestal, either oblong or square, enriched with mouldings; serving to support a bust, or other little figure; and is more usually called a bracket pedestal.

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Entry taken from A Mathematical and Philosophical Dictionary, by Charles Hutton, 1796.

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PIAZZA
PICARD (John)
PICCOLOMINI (Alexander)
PICKET
PIECES
* PIEDOUCHE
PIEDROIT
PIER
PIKE
PILASTER
PILES