Sekirov Dictionary

appui

/əˈpwiː/

noun 3
verb 1
forms 4

noun3

Clipping of point d'appui.
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(no longer used) A support or supporter; a stay; a prop.
- If a Vine bee to climbe trees that are of any great height, there would be staies and appuies set to it, wherupon it may take hold — 1601
(no longer used) The mutual bearing or support of the hand of the rider and the mouth of the horse through the bit and bridle.

verb1

To prop or support, e.g. by posting troops.

forms

appuied · appuiing · appuis · appuies

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