Crepidine
/ˈkrɛpɪdaɪn/noun
Relating to a crepido, especially the stepped foundation or base of an ancient Greek or Roman structure.
Did you know?Ancient Greek krēpís could mean both a structural base and a kind of shoe or sandal, linking sacred architecture with what supported the human foot.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
κρηπίς (krēpís)
“A foundation, base, or stepped platform; also a shoe or sandal in some uses.”
Classical Latin
Latin
crepīdō
“A foundation, base, or architectural plinth; the source of the architectural term.”
Late Classical / Medieval Latin
Latin
crepidō
“A structural base or supporting platform, especially in architectural description.”
19th Century
English
crepidine
“Relating to a crepido or its stepped architectural foundation.”
Modern English
English
crepidine
“Pertaining to the base or foundation of a classical structure.”