3 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Banquette \Ban*quette"\, n. A bench or seat for passengers on the top of a diligence or other public vehicle. [1913 Webster] My brother-in-law . . . took refuge in the banquette. --Mrs. Howe. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: 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. [1913 Webster] 2. (Arch.) A narrow window seat; a raised shelf at the back or the top of a buffet or dresser. [1913 Webster] Banshee From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: banquette n : an upholstered bench
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