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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Banquette \Ban*quette"\, n. A bench or seat for passengers on the top of a diligence or other public vehicle. My brother-in-law . . . took refuge in the banquette. --Mrs. Howe. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Banquette \Ban*quette"\, 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. 2. (Arch.) A narrow window seat; a raised shelf at the back or the top of a buffet or dresser. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: banquette n : an upholstered bench
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