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Webster 1913 Edition

Orillon

O-ril′lon

,
Noun.
[F., lit., a little ear, from
oreille
an ear, fr. L.
oricula
,
auricula
, dim. of
auris
an ear. See
Ear
.]
(Fort.)
A semicircular projection made at the shoulder of a bastion for the purpose of covering the retired flank, – found in old fortresses.

Webster 1828 Edition

Orillon

ORIL'LON

,
Noun.
In fortification, a rounding of earth, faced with a wall, raised on the shoulder of those bastions that have casemates, to cover the cannon in the retired flank, and prevent their being dismounted.

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