👉 A large slab of stone laid in a dry-stone wall from one side to the other; a perpend.
Alright class, settle down and let’s take a look! Today we’re tackling a word that might seem a little… stony. We've got a lovely definition from the dictionary, quite precise and neat: “A large slab of stone laid in a dry-stone wall from one side to the other; a perpend.” Now, "perpend" is a tricky word, isn’t it? It means running at right angles - straight across! Think of it like this: imagine you're building a wall with rocks. You want them to be stable and strong, wouldn’t you? So, when the dictionary says “through,” we’re talking about those large stones that are placed across the wall, running at right angles to the wall itself. They hold everything together, like sturdy bridges of rock! Think of it like this rhyme: “A ‘through’ stone, a weighty plea, Runs across the wall for you and me!” Does that make sense? Do you have any questions about how these stones are used in dry-stone walls? Let's discuss!