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Webster 1913 Edition

Pediment

Ped′i-ment

,
Noun.
[L.
pes
,
pedis
, a foot. See
Foot
.]
(Arch.)
Originally, in classical architecture, the triangular space forming the gable of a simple roof; hence, a similar form used as a decoration over porticoes, doors, windows, etc.; also, a rounded or broken frontal having a similar position and use. See
Temple
.

Webster 1828 Edition

Pediment

PED'IMENT

,
Noun.
[from L. pes, the foot.] In architecture, an ornament that crowns the ordinances, finishes the fronts of buildings and serves as a decoration over gates, windows and niches. It is of two forms, triangular and circular. A pediment is properly the representation of the roof.

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