Usually means: Bastion angle projecting from fortification.
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▸ noun:  Alternative form of orillon [A semicircular projection made at the shoulder of a bastion for the purpose of covering the retired flank, found in old fortresses.]

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Opposite:
tressure, double tressure, bordure

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copy editor, gimmal, AKR, shower room, STC, Baskin, tsgt, masc, kerver, Rommel, more...

Opposite:
tressure, double tressure, bordure



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