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- noun military An
obstacle made ofwood withspikes , for use against attackingcavalry . - noun Protective row of
spikes or brokenglass set into the top of a wall and used to prevent intrusion. - noun archaic, fashion The
jagged edge of 18th-century women'sclothing .
Etymologies
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From French, literally "Frisian horse", so named because it was employed by the Dutch (who lacked cavalry) against the Spanish cavalry in their war for independence.
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