Ban*quette" (ba&nsm;*ket"), n. [F. See Banquet, n.]
1. (Fort.)
A raised way or foot bank, running along the inside of a parapet, on which musketeers stand to fire upon the enemy.
2. (Arch.)
A narrow window seat; a raised shelf at the back or the top of a buffet or dresser.
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Ban*quette" (?), n.
A bench or seat for passengers on the top of a diligence or other public vehicle.
My brother-in-law . . . took refuge in the banquette.
Mrs. Howe.
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