parˈtition-wall
A wall forming a partition; esp. a wall dividing one room or portion of a building from another, an internal wall. Also fig.
| 1633 G. Herbert Temple, Ch. Milit. 26 But to the Gentiles he bore crosse and all, Rending with earthquakes the partition-wall. 1667 S. Primatt City & C. Build. 67 Partition-walls you may have Lathed, Plaistered, and Rendered for one shilling a yard. 1742 Young Nt. Th. iv. 658 Oh when will Death This mould'ring, old Partition-wall throw down? 1849 James Woodman vii, A partition wall, with a rude door in it, crossed the building at about one third of its length. |