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Definition von cheval de frise im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch
- Protective row of spikes or broken glass set into the top of a wall and used to prevent intrusion
- An obstacle made of wood with spikes, for use against attacking cavalry
- The jagged edge of 18th century women's clothing
- defensive structure consisting of a movable obstacle composed of barbed wire or spikes attached to a wooden frame; used to obstruct cavalry
cheval de frise
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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.Resimler
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