arrière-ban
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.ar·ri·ère–ban
noun \ˌar-ē-ˌer-ˈbän, -ˈban\Definition of ARRIÈRE-BAN
: a proclamation of a king (as of France) calling his vassals to arms; also : the body of vassals summoned
Origin of ARRIÈRE-BAN
French
First Known Use: 1523
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