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appui


A support or supporter; a stay; a prop. "If a be to climb trees that are of any great height, there would be stays and appuies set to it." (Holland) Point d'appui . [F, a point of support.

A given point or body, upon which troops are formed, or by which are marched in line or column. An advantageous defensive support, as a castle, morass, wood, declivity, etc.

Origin: F, fr. L. Ad + podium foothold, Gr, dim. Of, foot.

Source: Websters Dictionary