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Niche
niche (?), n. (F., fr. It.nicchia, prop., a shell-like recess in a wall, fr.
nicchio a shellfish, mussel, fr. L. mytilus.) A
cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall,
for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. hence, any similar
position, literal or figurative.
Images defended from the injuries of the weather by
niches of stone wherein they are placed.
Evelun.
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