Cresting. World English Historical Dictionary

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vbl. sb. [f. CREST sb. (sense 6) + -ING1.] Arch. An ornamental ridging to a wall or roof.

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1869.  Builder, 18 Dec., 998/2. The lines of a building are best followed by … placing crestings where objects would be artistically enriched by them.

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1870.  F. R. Wilson, Ch. Lindisf., 48. Roofs … finished with ornamental tiled cresting.

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