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Brattice

Noun, Verb (transitive)

brat=tice

WORDNET DICTIONARY

brattice(n = noun.artifact) Array - a partition (often temporary) of planks or cloth that is used to control ventilation in a mine; Array

brattice(v = verb.possession) Array - supply with a brattice, to ventilate mines; Array

Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something

Brattice, n. [See Brettice.].

A wall of separation in a shaft or gallery used for ventilation. [1913 Webster]

Brattice, n. a wooden partition or shaft-lining in a coalmine.

Etymology

ME ult. f. OE brittisc BRITISH

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