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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Tecture, n. [17th c. Eng. tecture, L. tectūra.] A roof. —1632 Lithgow Trav. v 208.
The tectures of her houses … being platforme 1632 Lithgow Trav. x 443.
This palatiat cloyster is … foure stories high the vppermost whereof is window-set in the blew tecture
