palisado
Americannoun
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Origin of palisado
From the Spanish word palizada
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Upon those first scattered plantations, a characteristic feature was such a strong-house or "block-house" surrounded by a stockade or "palisado" of logs.
From Virginia: the Old Dominion by Hutchins, Frank W.
Then your palisado, pray what may he be?
From The Recruiting Officer by Farquhar, George
The stranger was still speaking, when a small quivering flame played on the corners of the palisado nearest the burning pile.
From The Wept of Wish-Ton-Wish by Cooper, James Fenimore
Scarce had we time to spring on horseback, when The Pappenheimers, coming at full gallop, Dash'd o'er the palisado, and next moment These fierce troopers pass'd our camp-trench also.
From The Life of Friedrich Schiller Comprehending an Examination of His Works by Carlyle, Thomas
Hist, father!" said the quick-eyed and observant Mark; "one remaineth on the palisado nearest the wicket.
From The Wept of Wish-Ton-Wish by Cooper, James Fenimore
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