arrière-ban

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Inherited from Middle French, Old French arriereban, ultimately from Vulgar Latin *ad retrō (literally to the rear), from Latin ad +‎ retrō. Equivalent to arrière- (behind) +‎ ban.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /a.ʁjɛʁ.bɑ̃/
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Noun[edit]

arrière-ban m (plural arrière-bans)

  1. (historical) an assembly of feudal lords

Derived terms[edit]

Descendants[edit]

  • English: arriere-ban

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