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Webster 1913 Edition


Appui


Apˊpui′

,
Noun.
[F., fr. L.
ad
+
podium
foothold, Gr. [GREEK], dim. of [GREEK], [GREEK], foot.]
1.
A support or supporter; a stay; a prop.
[Obs.]
If a vine be to climb trees that are of any great height, there would be stays and
appuies
set to it.
Holland.

Definition 2024


appui

appui

English

Noun

appui (plural appuis or appuies)

  1. (obsolete) A support or supporter; a stay; a prop.
    • Holland
      If a vine be to climb trees that are of any great height, there would be stays and appuies set to it.
  2. (horse-riding) The mutual bearing or support of the hand of the rider and the mouth of the horse through the bit and bridle.

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French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /apɥi/

Noun

appui m (plural appuis)

  1. support

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