"forewall" meaning in All languages combined

See forewall on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: forewalls [plural]
Etymology: From Old English foreweall, fore- + wall. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|ang|foreweall}} Old English foreweall, {{prefix|en|fore|wall}} fore- + wall Head templates: {{en-noun}} forewall (plural forewalls)
  1. The foremost outer wall of a fortification; rampart, bulwark. Categories (topical): Walls and fences

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