| Word | mansard (roof) |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. A type of roof with a flat section and four sloping sides. |
| Sentence | They sent away the maid; they changed their lodgings; they rented some rooms under a mansard roof. |
| Source | “The Necklace”, Stories to Remember, p.224 Image: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3583919 |
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