The rambade of an early 18th century model of a galley.
Meaning
Noun
The raised platform above the main artillery in the bow of the type of galley used from the 15th to the 19th century, used as a fighting platform and command post.
Origin
From French rambade, rambate. Compare with Italian rambata and Spanish arrumbada
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