APPUI

Etymology

Noun

appui (plural appuis or appuies)

(obsolete) A support or supporter; a stay; a prop.

(horse-riding, obsolete) The mutual bearing or support of the hand of the rider and the mouth of the horse through the bit and bridle.

Clipping of point d'appui

Source: Wiktionary


Ap`pui", n. Etym: [F., fr. L. ad + podium foothold, Gr.

Definition: 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’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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