Perpend
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pəˈpɛnd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Perpend is a verb meaning A vertical joint (usually mortar) between bricks or blocks in a horizontal course.
Meaning
A vertical joint (usually mortar) between bricks or blocks in a horizontal course.
More Meanings
- A brick or stone that has its longest dimension perpendicular to the face of a wall, especially one that extends through the wall's entire thickness.
- (archaic) To ponder, consider.
Example Sentences
[…] Perpend, / I have a daughter - have while she is mine […]
Word Forms
- perpends
- perpending
- perpended
- perpeyn
- perpin
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include beponder, ponder, revolve, ponderate, propend, reflect.
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