Brattice Definition
brătĭs
brattice, bratticing
noun
A temporary breastwork or parapet put up during a siege.
Webster's New World
A partition of wood, creosote-impregnated cloth, etc., used to control the flow of fresh air that is pumped into the mine.
Webster's New World
verb
To furnish with a brattice.
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Other Word Forms of Brattice
Noun
Singular:
brattice
Plural:
bratticesOrigin of Brattice
Middle English bretice defensive structure from Old French bretesche from Medieval Latin bretescha (turris) British-style (tower) probably from Old English bryttisc British
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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