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CONTRAVALLATION

\kˌɒntɹəvalˈe͡ɪʃən], \kˌɒntɹəvalˈe‍ɪʃən], \k_ˌɒ_n_t_ɹ_ə_v_a_l_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\

Definitions of CONTRAVALLATION

1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
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.

1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman

n. A trench guarded with a parapet, formed by the besiegers, to check sallies.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

The fortification thrown up to hinder the sallies of the garrison.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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