"perron" meaning in English

See perron in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈpɛɹən/ [UK], /ˈpɛɹɒ̃/ [UK] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-perron.wav Forms: perrons [plural], perowne [alternative]
Etymology: From Middle French pierre (“stone”), from Anglo-Norman perron. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|frm|pierre||stone}} Middle French pierre (“stone”), {{uder|en|xno|perron}} Anglo-Norman perron Head templates: {{en-noun}} perron (plural perrons)
  1. (historical) A stone block used as the base of a monument, marker, etc. Tags: historical
    Sense id: en-perron-en-noun-6L8Yq6oP
  2. (architecture) A platform outside the raised entrance to a church or large building, or the steps leading to such a platform. US: stoop.
    Sense id: en-perron-en-noun-MT2OpW1s Categories (other): Architecture, English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations, Pages with 6 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 15 85 Disambiguation of English undefined derivations: 25 75 Disambiguation of Pages with 6 entries: 13 87 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 8 92 Topics: architecture

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