RETRENCHMENTS

Noun

retrenchments

plural of retrenchment

Source: Wiktionary

RETRENCHMENT

Re*trench"ment, n. Etym: [Cf. F. retrenchment.]

1. The act or process of retrenching; as, the retrenchment of words in a writing. The retrenchment of my expenses will convince you that Walpole.

2. (Fort.)

Definition: A work constructed within another, to prolong the defense of the position when the enemy has gained possession of the outer work; or to protect the defenders till they can retreat or obtain terms for a capitulation.

Syn.

– Lessening; curtailment; diminution; reduction; abridgment.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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