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CORBEIL

\kˈɔːbe͡ɪl], \kˈɔːbe‍ɪl], \k_ˈɔː_b_eɪ_l]\

Definitions of CORBEIL

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1908 - Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary of the English Language

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A little basket filled with earth, used in sieges.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

kor'bel, n. (fort.) a basket filled with earth, and set up as a protection from the fire of the enemy. [Fr. corbeille--L. corbicula, dim. of corbis, a basket.]

1908 - Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Davidson

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