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Webster 1913 Edition

Madrier

Ma-drier′

,
Noun.
[F., from Sp.
madero
, or Pg.
madeiro
, fr. Sp.
madera
wood for building, timber, Pg.
madeira
, L.
materia
stuff, materials, lumber. See
Matter
.]
A thick plank, used for several mechanical purposes
;
especially:
(a)
A plank to receive the mouth of a petard, with which it is applied to anything intended to be broken down.
(b)
A plank or beam used for supporting the earth in mines or fortifications.

Webster 1828 Edition

Madrier

MADRIE'R

,
Noun.
A thick plank armed with iron plates, with a cavity to receive the mouth of a petard, with which it is applied to any thing intended to be broken down; also, a plank used for supporting the earth in mines.

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