MUR, Fr. a wall.
MUR CRENELE, Fr. A wall which has small intervals or spaces at the top, that serve more for ornament or ostentation than for real defence. This method of building prevailed very much in former times.
Mur de face, Fr. Outside wall of any building.
Mur de face de devant, Fr. Front outside wall; it is likewise called mur anterieur.
Mur de face de derriére, Fr. The wall which forms the backside of a building is so called: it is likewise named mur postérieur.
Murs lateraux, Fr. The side walls of a building.
Gros Murs, Fr. All front and partition walls are so called.
Mur de pierres sèches, Fr. A wall that is built of stone, without mortar or cement. Walls or this construction are seen in several counties in England, particularly in the west country.
Mur en l’air, Fr. Every wall is so called that does not rise uniformly from a parallel foundation. Walls built upon arches are of this description.
Mur mitoyen, Fr. Partition wall.