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sconse


Title sconse
Source 1964 John White Edition
Date 1585-1586
Creator John White
Type Watercolor
Origin Scans of UNC 1964 Edition of the John White Drawings
Occurrences

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Additional Notes

The OED defines "sconse" as: "A small fort or earthwork; esp. one built to defend a ford, pass, castle-gate, etc., or erected as a counter-fort," and secondarily "a protective screen or shelter (from fire or the elements)."