torsel

noun

tor·​sel

ˈtȯrsəl

variants or tassel

ˈtasəl 

plural -s

: a piece of stone, iron, or wood to support the end of a beam or joist and distribute the weight

Word History

Etymology

torsel alteration of tassel, from French tassel, tasseau, from Old French tassel clasp

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