The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
brettice — brettice, brettis common var. of brattice … Useful english dictionary
brettice — n. brattice, partition in a mine shaft used to support walls and roof … English contemporary dictionary
brettice — brattice … Dictionary of difficult words
Brettices — 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
brettis — brettice, brettis common var. of brattice … Useful english dictionary
Bartizan — 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] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Brattice — 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] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
