paravent
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of paravent
< French: literally, against wind, equivalent to para- para- 2 + vent wind 1
Example Sentences
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Norry had been using Sybil as a "paravent" for her.
From The Best British Short Stories of 1922 by Cournos, John
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