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Dado

John Henry Parker

the solid block or cube forming the body of a pedestal on Classical architecture, between the base-moulding and cornice: an architectural arrangement of moldings, &c,. round the lower part of the walls of a room, resembling a continuous pedestal. (See Pedestal.)
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