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stockade

stoc·kade

UK/ˌstɒˈkeɪd/ US/ˌstɑˈkeɪd/ uncommon
noun (2) verb (1)

noun

1.

fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense

2.

a penal camp where political prisoners or prisoners of war are confined (usually under harsh conditions)

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Origin

From French estocade, equivalent to stock + -ade.

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