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Webster 1913 Edition


Hornwork

Horn′workˊ

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Noun.
(Fort.)
An outwork composed of two demibastions joined by a curtain. It is connected with the works in rear by long wings.

Webster 1828 Edition


Hornwork

HORN'WORK

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Noun.
In fortification, an outwork composed of two demi-bastions joined by a curtain.