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A raised way or foot bank, running along the inside of a parapet, on which musketeers stand to fire upon the enemy.

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  1. n. A raised way or foot bank, running along the inside of a parapet, on which musketeers stand to fire upon the enemy.
  2. n. A narrow window seat; a raised shelf at the back or the top of a buffet or dresser.
  3. n. an upholstered bench
  4. 1. (Fort.) A raised way or foot bank, running along the inside of a parapet, on which musketeers stand to fire upon the enemy. 2. (Arch.) A narrow window seat; a raised shelf at the back or the top of a buffet or dresser.
  5. A raised way or foot bank, running along the inside of aparapet, on which musketeers stand to fire upon the enemy.
  6. n:100 n. an upholstered bench