clocher

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But down south, in French rugby's heartlands l'esprit de clocher - literally 'the spirit of the belltower' - is a thing.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2023

Its chief feature—and one of real distinction—is its octagonal clocher, in brick, dating from the fourteenth century.

From The Cathedrals of Southern France by Mansfield, M. F. (Milburg Francisco)

It was rebuilt in the eighteenth century, and a fine clocher added.

From The Cathedrals of Southern France by Mansfield, M. F. (Milburg Francisco)

Taken together with the fleches of the facade, this clocher of Coutances forms a group such as one very seldom sees.

From Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres by Adams, Henry

The south porch is the most highly developed feature as to Medi�val style, but the attraction lies mainly in its ensembled massiveness, with its two sturdy towers and a ridiculously spired south clocher.

From The Cathedrals of Northern France by McManus, Blanche