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dorman tree

Dormant \Dor"mant\, n. [See Dormant,

  1. ] (Arch.) A large beam in the roof of a house upon which portions of the other timbers rest or `` sleep.''
    --Arch. Pu

  2. So

  3. -- Called also dormant tree, dorman tree, dormond, and dormer.
    --Halliwell.