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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

SYSTYLE

n.[Gr. with or together, and a column. ] In architecture, the manner of placing columns, where the place between the two shafts consists of two diameters or four modules.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

SYSTYLE

Sys "tyle, a. Etym: [L. systylos, Gr. systyle. ] (Arch. )

 

Defn: Having a space equal to two diameters or four modules between two columns; -- said of a portico or building. See Intercolumniation. -- n.

 

Defn: A systyle temple or other edifice.