Sentence:  Also, the glazing pattern of the bookcase traces simple diamonds rather than more elaborate arches or other curved elements, and the tapered legs end without a <WSD>spade foot</WSD> or an additional taper at the cuff. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  A block-shaped foot higher than wide and tapering slightly toward the bottom. The spade foot usually terminates a tapering leg, and the top of the foot is wider than the leg.