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Word: Machicolation
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 18th century: from Anglo-Latin machicollare (see machicolated) + -ation
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Phonetic Spelling:
məˌtʃɪkəˈleɪʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(in medieval fortifications) an opening between the supporting corbels of a projecting parapet or the vault of a gate, through which stones or burning objects could be dropped on attackers.
Short Definition:opening between supporting corbels of projecting parapet
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