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Webster 1913 Edition


Socle

So′cle

,
Noun.
[F., fr. L.
socculus
, dim. of
soccus
. See
Sock
a covering for the foot. Cf.
Zocco
.]
(Arch.)
(a)
A plain block or plinth forming a low pedestal; any base; especially, the base of a statue, column, or the like. See
Plinth
.
(b)
A plain face or plinth at the lower part of a wall.
Oxf. Gloss.

Webster 1828 Edition


Socle

SO'CLE

,
Noun.
[See Sock.] In architecture, a flat squre member under the basis of pedestals of vases and statues, serving as a foot or stand.