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BANQUETTE
banquette
(noun) an upholstered bench
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
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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