REDANS

Noun

redans

plural of redan

Anagrams

• Anders, Dranes, Naders, Rendas, Sander, Snader, dearns, denars, resand, sander, sandre, snared

Source: Wiktionary


REDAN

Re*dan" (r*dn"), n. Etym: [F., for OF. redent a double notching or jagging, as in the teeth of a saw, fr. L. pref. re- re- + dens, dentis, a tooth. Cf. Redented.] [Written sometimes redent and redens.]

1. (Fort.)

Definition: A work having two parapets whose faces unite so as to form a salient angle toward the enemy.

2. A step or vertical offset in a wall on uneven ground, to keep the parts level.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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