>Bruce sez:
>> Try describing the elements of an architectural structure to a lay-person
>> sometime without using any terms that require a knowledge of the subject.
>> Good luck.

Then Larry replies:
>Oh, I'm well aware of this.  A few years ago, a newly appointed member of
>our historic district commission asked what a "gable" was.  We all rolled
>our eyes, but at least he was willing to ask questions and learn.  Still,
>try describing even a simple house to someone for whom "gable" is
>inexplicable architectural jargon.

Oh, this is easy.  It's the house with the A-frame roof.

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