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machicolated

Pronunciation: /məˈtʃɪkəleɪtɪd/

Definition of machicolated

adjective

  • provided with machicolations:a machicolated fortress

Origin:

late 18th century: from Anglo-Latin machicollare, based on Provençal machacol, from macar 'to crush' + col 'neck'

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