Vaulty

Vaulty
Vaulty Vault"y, a. Arched; concave. [Obs.] ``The vaulty heaven.'' --Shak. [1913 Webster]

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  • vaulty — ˈvȯltē adjective (sometimes er/ est) : resembling a vault : arched, concave the vaulty heaven so high above our heads Shakespeare …   Useful english dictionary

  • vaulty — adjective see vault I …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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