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词汇 ribaudequin
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Definition of ribaudequin in English:

ribaudequin

(also ribaudekin, ribauldequin)
noun rɪˈbəʊdɪkɪn
historical
  • A piece of heavy medieval artillery consisting of a number of cannon on a wheeled armed platform. Also applied to a type of powerful crossbow on a wheeled carriage, or fixed to the wall of a fort.

Origin

Late Middle English. From Middle French ribaudequin from Middle Dutch ribaudekijn, ribaudekin from ribaude type of artillery piece (from Middle French ribaude, feminine form corresponding to ribaut) + -kijn; the Middle Dutch term apparently arose as a familiar name for the piece of artillery.

Definition of ribaudequin in US English:

ribaudequin

(also ribaudekin, ribauldequin)
nounrɪˈbəʊdɪkɪn
historical
  • A piece of heavy medieval artillery consisting of a number of cannon on a wheeled armed platform. Also applied to a type of powerful crossbow on a wheeled carriage, or fixed to the wall of a fort.

Origin

Late Middle English. From Middle French ribaudequin from Middle Dutch ribaudekijn, ribaudekin from ribaude type of artillery piece (from Middle French ribaude, feminine form corresponding to ribaut) + -kijn; the Middle Dutch term apparently arose as a familiar name for the piece of artillery.

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