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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GIBLET-CHECK, n.comb. A check in a stone door-case to let the door shut flush to the wall (Sc. 1869 J. C. Morton Cycl. Agric. II. 388; Slg. 1900 E.D.D.; Sc. 1952 Builder (20 June) 942; Abd., Ags. 1954). Also ¶giblea cheque. Hence ppl.adj. giblet-checked (Sc. 1844 H. Stephens Bk. Farm I. 121). [′dʒɪblət′tʃɛk]Sc. 1842 J. Gwilt Encycl. Arch., Gl. 979:
Giblea Cheque, a term used by Scotch masons to denote the cutting away of the right angle formed by the front and returns of the aperture of a stone door-case, in the form of a rebate or reveal, so as to make the outer side of the door or closure flush with the face of the wall.Sc. 1844 H. Stephens Bk. Farm I. 132:
A door, divided into upper and lower halves, should open outwards to the court on a giblet-check, for the easy passage of the cows to and from the court.Sc. 1923 W. D. Simpson Kildrummy 90:
An oblong aumbry for the altar furnishings; it is carefully built and giblet-checked for a shutter.