Synonyms for quadrangle
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : kwod-rang-guh l |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈkwɒdˌræŋ gəl |
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Définition of quadrangle
Origin :- late 14c., from Old French quadrangle (13c.) and directly from Late Latin quadrangulum "four-sided figure," noun use of neuter of Latin adjective quadrangulus "having four quarters," from Latin quattuor "four" (see four) + angulus "angle" (see angle (n.)). Meaning "four-sided court between buildings" is from 1590s.
- noun four-sided figure
- noun court
- noun rectangular area
- These delicate arcades, in part restored, form a quadrangle.
- Extract from : « In the Heart of Vosges » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
- There was a low iron gate leading out of the quadrangle into the grounds.
- Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon
- In the quadrangle he nodded curtly to Colonel Grant, who would have detained him.
- Extract from : « The Snare » by Rafael Sabatini
- The palace was built in the form of a quadrangle around an open patio.
- Extract from : « Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer » by Cyrus Townsend Brady
- I went across the quadrangle, unlocked the chapel door, and entered.
- Extract from : « A Master of Mysteries » by L. T. Meade
- So for another hour the promenade in the Quadrangle was resumed.
- Extract from : « Follow My leader » by Talbot Baines Reed
- That afternoon he encountered our heroes arm-in-arm in the Quadrangle and hailed them.
- Extract from : « Follow My leader » by Talbot Baines Reed
- Late that evening a crowd assembled in the Quadrangle of Templeton.
- Extract from : « Follow My leader » by Talbot Baines Reed
- Masters and school attendants were talking in groups in the quadrangle.
- Extract from : « Tom, Dick and Harry » by Talbot Baines Reed
- A fountain rose in the centre of the quadrangle which was surrounded by arcades.
- Extract from : « Tancred » by Benjamin Disraeli
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