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dado
The middle portion of a pedestal between the base and surbase. ( see abacus
) In modern usage, the dado refers to the part of the finishing found on the lower portion
of an interior wall or partition; may be plain or decorated with paneling or other facing
material is used which differs from the material used on the rest of the wall, the dado is
often referred to as wainscot, or wainscoting. |
