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‖ etoile|ɪˈtɔɪl, etwal|
[a. Fr. étoile star.]
†1. Fortif. A small fort or redoubt in the shape of a star. Obs.
1730–6Bailey (folio), Etoile, a small fort or work of 4, 5, or 6, or more points, a star redoubt. 1775in Ash.
2. Her. A heraldic charge consisting of a star with wavy points or rays. Cf. estoile.
1766Porny Heraldry Gloss., Etoile, the French word for a Star. 1882Cussans Heraldry 103 Étoile is represented with six wavy points.
3. Comb.
1789Mrs. Piozzi Journ. France II. 287 The public walks and drives..are formed etoile-wise. |