brattice

 
Pronunciation: /ˈbratɪs/

noun

  • a partition or shaft lining in a coal mine, typically made of wood or heavy cloth.

Derivatives

bratticed

adjective

Origin:

Middle English (denoting a temporary wooden gallery for use in a siege): from Old French bretesche, from medieval Latin britisca, from Old English brittisc 'British'. The current sense dates from the mid 19th century