I. In a Grecian house, the space before the door, the vestibule, Vitr. 6, 10.—
II. In a Roman house, a railing or wicket before the door, the Gr. διάθυρα, Vitr. 6, 10.
prŏthyra , ōrum, n., = πρόθυρα.
A Latin Dictionary. Founded on Andrews' edition of Freund's Latin dictionary. revised, enlarged, and in great part rewritten by. Charlton T. Lewis, Ph.D. and. Charles Short, LL.D. Oxford. Clarendon Press. 1879.
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