(thing) by CentrX Thu Sep 13 2001 at 21:56:12

In Greek drama, the passage through which the chorus entered.

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(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:48:19

Par`a*dos (?), n.; pl. Paradoses (#). [F., fr. parer to defend + dos back, L. dorsum.] Fort.

An intercepting mound, erected in any part of a fortification to protect the defenders from a rear or ricochet fire; a traverse.

Farrow.

 

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