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Webster 1913 Edition
Ogee
O-gee′
,Noun.
[F.
ogive
, augive
, LL. augiva
, of uncertain origin; cf.LL. ogis
a support, prop. L. augere
to increase, strengthen, Sp. auge
highest point of power or fortune, apogee, Ar. auj
, an astronomical term.] 1.
(Arch.)
A molding, the section of which is the form of the letter S, with the convex part above; cyma reversa. See Illust. under
Cyma
. 2.
Hence, any similar figure used for any purpose.
Ogee arch
(Arch.)
, a pointed arch, each of the sides of which has the curve of an ogee, that is, has a reversed curve near the apex.
Webster 1828 Edition
Ogee
OGEE'
,Noun.
1.
In architecture, a molding consisting of two members, the one concave, the other convex, or of a round and a hollow somewhat like an S.2.
In gunnery, an ornamental molding in the shape of an S, used on guns, mortars and howitzers.