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Genouillere

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Ge-nouilˊlère′

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Noun.
[F.]
1.
(Anc. Armor)
A metal plate covering the knee.
2.
(Fort.)
That part of a parapet which lies between the gun platform and the bottom of an embrasure.

Definition 2024

genouillère

genouillère

English

Noun

genouillère ‎(plural genouillères)

  1. (historical) A metal plate used as armour for the knee.
  2. Part of a parapet lying between the gun platform and the bottom of an embrasure.

French

Etymology

From genou

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʒə.nu.jɛʁ/

Noun

genouillère f ‎(plural genouillères)

  1. knee pad

Etymology

French

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