rubblework

noun

: masonry of unsquared or rudely squared stones that are irregular in size and shape

Word History

First Known Use

1675, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rubblework was in 1675

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“Rubblework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rubblework. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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