See also: arriere-ban

French edit

Etymology edit

Inherited from Middle French, Old French arriereban, ultimately from Vulgar Latin *ad retrō (literally to the rear), from Latin ad +‎ retrō. Equivalent to arrière- (behind) +‎ ban.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /a.ʁjɛʁ.bɑ̃/
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Noun edit

arrière-ban m (plural arrière-bans)

  1. (historical) an assembly of feudal lords

Derived terms edit

Descendants edit

  • English: arriere-ban

Further reading edit