CONTRAVALLATION
\kˌɒntɹəvalˈe͡ɪʃən], \kˌɒntɹəvalˈeɪʃən], \k_ˌɒ_n_t_ɹ_ə_v_a_l_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
Definitions of CONTRAVALLATION
- 1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
- 1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
- 1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
- 1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
- 1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
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Fortification made by besiegers in opposition to that of the besieged.
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman
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Ramparts thrown up by the besiegers of a place to secure themselves from the sallies of the garrison.
By Nuttall, P.Austin.
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In fort., a trench guarded by a parapet, formed to secure the besiegers from the sallies of the besieged.
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.
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