n. pl. Paradoses .
[F., fr. parer to defend + dos back, L. dorsum.]
(Fort.) An intercepting mound, erected in any part of a fortification to protect the defenders from a rear or ricochet fire; a traverse. Farrow.
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parados
Webster's Unabridged Dictionary:
Par·a·dos |
n. pl. Paradoses .
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