A London encyclopaedia, or universal dictionary of science, art, literature and practical mechanics : comprising a popular view of the present state of knowledge : illustrated by numerous engravings, a general atlas, and appropriate diagrams (1829)
Curtis, Thomas, fl. 1820 · London : Thomas Tegg · leaf 610
lant strong man. Renowned Talbot doth expect my aid ; And I am lowtcd by a traitor villain, And cannot help the noble chevalier. Sliakspeare. Chevalier, in heraldry, signifies any cavalier,or horseman armed at all points ; now out of use,and only to be seen in coat armour. CHEVAUX de Frise, in… … passage, stopping a breach, or making a retrench-ment to stop the cavalry. These machines aresometimes mounted on wheels, with artificialfires, to roll down in an assault. The prince ofOrange used to enclose his camp with chevauxde frise, placing them one over another. CHEVEN, n. s. Fr. chevesne. A…
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