Associations to the word «Rooftree»
Wiktionary
ROOFTREE, noun. The primary beam of a roof, ridgepole; hence, the roof. [from 14th c.]
ROOFTREE, noun. (figuratively) A home; household.
Dictionary definition
ROOFTREE, noun. A beam laid along the edge where two sloping sides of a roof meet at the top; provides an attachment for the upper ends of rafters.
Wise words
To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of
understanding; one must use the same words for the same
genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's
experiences in common.