BANQUETTE

banquette

(noun) an upholstered bench

Source: WordNet® 3.1

banquette (plural banquettes)

(military) A narrow area behind a defensive wall's parapet elevated above its terreplein and used by defenders to shoot at attackers.

A bench built into a wall, especially (military) one built into a wall of a defensive trench, used for sitting and for shooting at attackers.

An upholstered bench, e.g, along a wall of a restaurant or lounge area.

(dated) A bench or similar seat on top of a diligence or other public vehicle.

(Louisiana, Texas) A sidewalk.

Source: Wiktionary

Ban*quette", n. Etym: [F. See Banquet, n.]

1. (Fort.)

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

2. (Arch.)

Definition: A narrow window seat; a raised shelf at the back or the top of a buffet or dresser.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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