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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

HORNWORK

n.In fortification, an outwork composed of two demi-bastions joined by a curtain.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

HORNWORK

HORNWORK Horn "work `, n. (Fort. )

 

Defn: An outwork composed of two demibastions joined by a curtain. It is connected with the works in rear by long wings.