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(1):

(n.) A wall, rampart, or elevation of earth, for covering soldiers from an enemy's fire; a breastwork. See Illust. of Casemate.

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(n.) A low wall, especially one serving to protect the edge of a platform, roof, bridge, or the like.

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Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Parapet'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​p/parapet.html. 1828.
 
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