Halfpace

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Halfpace \Half"pace`\ (-p[=a]s`), n. (Arch.)
     A platform of a staircase where the stair turns back in
     exactly the reverse direction of the lower flight. See
     {Quarterpace}.
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     Note: This term and {quarterpace} are rare or unknown in the
           United States, {platform} or {landing} being used
           instead.
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