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- Plinth - n. - In classical architecture, a vertically faced member immediately below the circular base of a column; also, the lowest member of a pedestal; hence, in general, the lowest member of a base; a sub-base; a block upon which the moldings of an architrave or trim are stopped at the bottom. See Illust. of Column.
- Socle - n. - A plain block or plinth forming a low pedestal; any base; especially, the base of a statue, column, or the like. See Plinth.
- Socle - n. - A plain face or plinth at the lower part of a wall.
- Spur - n. - A projection from the round base of a column, occupying the angle of a square plinth upon which the base rests, or bringing the bottom bed of the base to a nearly square form. It is generally carved in leafage.
- Footstall - n. - The plinth or base of a pillar.
- Scamillus - n. - A sort of second plinth or block, below the bases of Ionic and Corinthian columns, generally without moldings, and of smaller size horizontally than the pedestal.