stockade

English

/ˌstɒˈkeɪd/, /ˌstɑˈkeɪd/

noun
Definitions
  • (military) an enclosure protected by a wall of wooden posts
  • (colloquial) a military prison

Etymology

Derived from French estocade suf from English stock (supply, cover with material, target, butt, source).

Origin

English

stock

Gloss

supply, cover with material, target, butt, source

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