different between perclose vs parclose

English

Noun

perclose (plural percloses)

1. Alternative form of parclose (“partition, or enclosed place”)
2. Alternative form of parclose (“type of heraldic emblem”)
3. (obsolete) Conclusion; end.

   • it seemeth by the perclose of the same verse, that vagabond is therein understood

Anagrams

• opercles

English

Alternative forms

• paraclose
• perclose

Etymology

From Middle English parclose, perclose, from Old French parclos, perclose and others, Middle French parclose (“end, enclosure”), noun use of past participle of parclore (“to enclose”).

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /?p??kl??z/

Noun

parclose (plural parcloses)

1. A partition that closes off part of a building; especially one that separates an altar or chapel from the rest of a church.
2. (heraldry) The lower half of a garter with the buckle.
3. (obsolete) An enclosed area, especially one separated from the main body of a building by a screen or partition.

Anagrams

• polacres

Old French

Noun

parclose f (oblique plural parcloses, nominative singular parclose, nominative plural parcloses)

1. end; finish

Descendants

• ? English: parclose