parget
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1par·get

transitive verb \ˈpär-jət\
par·get·ed or par·get·tedpar·get·ing or par·get·ting

Definition of PARGET

: to coat with plaster; especially : to apply ornamental or waterproofing plaster to

Origin of PARGET

Middle English pargetten, from Middle French parjeter, literally, to throw out, from par- thoroughly (from Latin per-) + jeter to throw — more at jet
First Known Use: 14th century

2parget

noun

Definition of PARGET

1
: plaster, whitewash, or roughcast for coating a wall
2
: plasterwork especially in raised ornamental figures on walls

First Known Use of PARGET

14th century

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