"champ clos" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: champs clos [plural]
Etymology: From French champ clos, from champ + clos. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|champ clos}} French champ clos Head templates: {{en-noun|champs clos|nolinkhead=1}} champ clos (plural champs clos)
  1. A field officially set aside for the fighting of a knightly duel or tournament: the area enclosed by the lists.
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