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bancal

bancal

English

Noun

bancal (plural bancales)

  1. An ornamental covering, as of carpet or leather, for a bench or form.


French

Etymology

From Old Provençal bancal.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bɑ̃.kal/

Adjective

bancal m (feminine singular bancale, masculine plural bancals, feminine plural bancales)

  1. bandy-legged (of person)
  2. rickety, wobbly (of table etc.)

Venetian

Alternative forms

  • bancałe

Noun

bancal m (plural bancałi)

  1. pallet
  2. sill, windowsill