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May 25, 2012
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bal•is•tra•ri•a



Pronunciation: (bal"u-strâr'ē-u), [key]
—n.,
—pl. -is•tra•ri•aePronunciation: (-u-strâr'ē-ē"). [key]
(in a medieval fortification) an opening, usually in the form of a cross, through which a crossbow could be fired.

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