- 1. n. A support or supporter; a stay; a prop. Source: opted
- 2. A support or supporter; a stay; a prop. [Obs.] If a be to climb trees that are of any great height, there would be stays and appuies set to it. Holland. Point d'appui. Etym: [F., a point of support.] (Mil.) (a) A given point or body, upon which troops are formed, or by which are marched in line or column. (b) An advantageous defensive support, as a castle, morass, wood, declivity, etc. Source: webster
- 3. A support or supporter; a stay; a prop. [Obs.]If a be to climb trees that are of any great height, there would bestays and appuies set to it. Holland.Point d'appui. Etym: [F., a point of support.] (Mil.) (a) A givenpoint or body, upon which troops are formed, or by which are marchedin line or column. (b) An advantageous defensive support, as acastle, morass, wood, declivity, etc. Source: adambom
- 4. n. A support or supporter; a stay; a prop. Source: ecdict
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