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brattice

Pronunciation: /ˈbratɪs/

Definition of brattice

noun

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

Derivatives

bratticed

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