Hypertext Webster Gateway: "Halfpace"

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Halfpace \Half"pace`\, n. (Arch.)
A platform of a staircase where the stair turns back in
exactly the reverse direction of the lower flight. See
{Quarterpace}.

Note: This term and quartepace are rare or unknown in the
United States, {platform} or {landing} being used
instead.


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