Associations to the word «Rooftree»

Wiktionary

ROOFTREE, noun. The primary beam of a roof, ridgepole; hence, the roof. [from 14th c.]
ROOFTREE, noun. (figuratively) A home; household.

Dictionary definition

ROOFTREE, noun. A beam laid along the edge where two sloping sides of a roof meet at the top; provides an attachment for the upper ends of rafters.

Wise words

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Victor Hugo