Gambrelled

/ˈɡæmbrəld/ adjective

Definition

British spelling variant of 'gambreled'; having a gambrel roof or gambrel-style structure.

Etymology

From 'gambrel' + '-led' (British spelling of '-ed' adjective suffix, sometimes doubled in British convention). Functionally identical to 'gambreled' with British orthography.

Kelly Says

The British 'gambrelled' spelling shows how even architectural terms developed different spellings across the Atlantic—a gambrelled barn in England versus a gambreled barn in America described the same beautiful structure!

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