brettice
1Brettice — Bret tice, n.; pl. {Brettices}. [OE. bretasce, bretage, parapet, OF. bretesche wooden tower, F. bret[ e]che, LL. breteschia, bertresca, prob. fr. OHG. bret, G. brett board; akin to E. board. See {Board}, n., and cf. {Bartizan}.] The wooden… …
2brettice — brettice, brettis common var. of brattice …
3brettice — n. brattice, partition in a mine shaft used to support walls and roof …
4brettice — brattice …
5Brettices — Brettice Bret tice, n.; pl. {Brettices}. [OE. bretasce, bretage, parapet, OF. bretesche wooden tower, F. bret[ e]che, LL. breteschia, bertresca, prob. fr. OHG. bret, G. brett board; akin to E. board. See {Board}, n., and cf. {Bartizan}.] The… …
6brettis — brettice, brettis common var. of brattice …
7Bartizan — Bar ti*zan , n. [Cf. {Brettice}.] (Arch.) A small, overhanging structure for lookout or defense, usually projecting at an angle of a building or near an entrance gateway. [1913 Webster] …
8Brattice — Brat tice, n. [See {Brettice}.] (Mining) (a) A wall of separation in a shaft or gallery used for ventilation. (b) Planking to support a roof or wall. [1913 Webster] …
