raising piece en · NOUN
Etymology
From earlier reason piece, from Middle English reson pece, rasewepece (“wall plate”), equivalent to reason + piece.
Meanings
- A piece of timber laid on a brick wall, or on a frame, to carry one or more beams.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| raising pieces | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| reason piece | alternative | lexicographic |