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paradoses

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par⋅a⋅dos

  [par-uh-dos]
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–noun Fortification.
a bank of earth built behind a trench or military emplacement to protect soldiers from a surprise attack from the rear.
Origin:
1825–35; < F; see para- 2 , reredos
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