palisado
Americannoun
plural
palisadoes, palisadoed, palisadoingOther Word Forms
- unpalisadoed adjective
Etymology
Origin of palisado
From the Spanish word palizada
Example Sentences
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Some strong houses were always surrounded by a stockade, or "palisado," of heavy, well-fitted logs, which thus formed a garrison, or neighborhood resort, in time of danger.
From Home Life in Colonial Days by Earle, Alice Morse
"Enter," said the stranger, lowering the piece of the palisado for the passage of his companion.
From The Wept of Wish-Ton-Wish by Cooper, James Fenimore
Your palisado is a pretty sort of bodkin, about the thickness of my leg.
From The Recruiting Officer by Farquhar, George
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
So, sir, as I was telling you, I have seen one of these hussars eat up a ravelin for his breakfast, and afterwards pick his teeth with a palisado.
From The Recruiting Officer by Farquhar, George
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