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noun
A layer of brick or clay added to a ceiling in a traditional South African house in order to protect against falling thatch in the case of a roof fire.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: South-Africa
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noun
A small attic or loft located immediately above such a ceiling layer.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: South-Africa, rare
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History
Borrowed from Dutch brandzolder, from brand (“fire”) + zolder (“loft, attic”).
