leadlight

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English

Etymology

From lead +‎ light.

Pronunciation

Noun

leadlight (plural leadlights)

  1. A decorative window made of small sections of glass supported in lead divider bars, or cames.
    Synonym: leaded light
    • 2009 January 25, Caroline James, “Traps to avoid when relocating a home”, in Herald Sun, archived from the original on 29 June 2009:
      Luckily, because all windows had been taped, the home's leadlight windows survived the move intact.

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