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Definition: HORNWORK

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. An outwork composed of two demibastions joined by a curtain. It is connected with the works in rear by long wings.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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"Hornwork" is a common misspelling or typo for: hornworm.

Date "Hornwork" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1828. (references)

Specialty Definition: HORNWORK

Domain Definition
Noah Webster [Noun] In fortification, an outwork composed of two demi-bastions joined by a curtain. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Definition: HORNWORK

Part of SpeechDefinition
Noun1. An outwork composed of two demibastions joined by a curtain. It is connected with the works in rear by long wings.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "HORNWORK" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1828. (references)

Specialty Definition: HORNWORK

DomainDefinition
Noah Webster [Noun] In fortification, an outwork composed of two demi-bastions joined by a curtain. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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