Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for SOF'FIT
SOF'FIT, n. [It. soffitta.]
- In architecture, any timber ceiling formed of cross beams, the compartments of which are enriched with sculpture, painting or gilding.
- The under side or face of an architrave, enriched with compartments of roses. – Encyc.
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