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Webster 1913 Edition
Imbrication
Imˊbri-ca′tion
,Noun.
[Cf. F.
imbrication
.] An overlapping of the edges, like that of tiles or shingles; hence, intricacy of structure; also, a pattern or decoration representing such a structure.
Webster 1828 Edition
Imbrication
IMBRICA'TION
,Noun.