Complete Definition of "parapet"

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English

Etymology
From MF. #French|parapet.

Noun
en-noun

#A low retaining wall.
#A fortification consisting of a wall.


French
Etymology
From It. parapetto, from parare, to shield + petto, chest.

Noun
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##Noun|parapet

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