Banquette (?), n. A bench or seat for passengers on the top of a diligence or other public vehicle.
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My brother-in-law . . . took refuge in the banquette. Mrs. Howe.
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Banquette (&unr_;), 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.
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2. (Arch.) A narrow window seat; a raised shelf at the back or the top of a buffet or dresser.
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