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.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Brattice

Noun

Singular:
brattice
Plural:
brattices

Origin 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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Words Starting With

BBRBRA

Words Ending With

ECEICE

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brattice

Words Starting With B and Ending With E

Starts With B & Ends With EStarts With BR & Ends With EStarts With B & Ends With CE

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With B8 Letter Words Ending With E