cheval-de-frise
cheval-de-frise
Definition
cheval·-de-frise (s̸hə val′ də frēz′)
noun pl. chevaux-de-frise chevaux′·-de-frise′ (s̸hə vō′-)
- an obstacle, usually a piece of wood with projecting spikes, formerly used to hinder enemy horsemen
- a row of spikes or jagged glass set into the masonry on top of a wall to prevent escape or trespassing
Etymology: Fr < cheval, a horse + de, of + Frise, Friesland: first used by Frisians, who lacked cavalry, against Spaniards
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