So"cle (?), n. [F., fr. L. socculus, dim. of soccus. See Sock a covering for the foot. Cf. Zocco.] Arch. (a)
A plain block or plinth forming a low pedestal; any base; especially, the base of a statue, column, or the like. See Plinth.
(b)
A plain face or plinth at the lower part of a wall.
Oxf. Gloss.
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