1. A stone or brick that extends through the full thickness of a wall, with its ends visible on both faces.
Usage: masonry; also called a 'perpend stone' or 'through stone'

1. To lay stones or bricks so that they extend through the full thickness of a wall.
Usage: masonry; archaic or technical

Examples

• The mason used perpents to strengthen the structural integrity of the wall.
• Each perpent was carefully selected to ensure it reached completely through the wall's thickness.
• The old castle's walls were built with perpents spaced at regular intervals.
• To perpent a wall properly requires skill and precision in stone selection.