severee

[Etym. doubtful; by some supposed to be a corrupt. of ciborium.] Arch .: A part separated from the rest; a bay or compartment in a vaulted roof; a compartment or division of scaffolding. "Each severee, or compartment of vaulting, was of the same dimensions as the present vaulting." - Western Daily News , Feb. 8, 1882. sě-vëre -ly, adv. [Eng. severe; -ly.] In a severe manner; with severity; strictly, vigorously, rigidly, painfully. To let a person (or thing) severely alone: To avoid of set purpose, to isolate.