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Definition of apse

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Apse (n.) A projecting part of a building, esp. of a church, having in the plan a polygonal or semicircular termination, and, most often, projecting from the east end. In early churches the Eastern apse was occupied by seats for the bishop and clergy..

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Interlapse :: Interlapse (n.) The lapse or interval of time between two events.

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Collapse :: Collapse (n.) A falling together suddenly, as of the sides of a hollow vessel..

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Irrelapsable :: Irrelapsable (a.) Not liable to relapse; secure.