Videoremise

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The word remise is a highly specialized term that spans the worlds of competitive sports, historical architecture, and archaic transportation. In modern contexts, you are most likely to encounter it in fencing, where it describes a specific type of follow-up attack. However, the word also has deep roots in history, referring to the buildings that once housed horse-drawn carriages or even the high-class carriages themselves. This lesson explores the various noun forms of remise, including its use in fencing and its historical architectural meanings. We also touch upon its obsolete legal function as a verb and provide clear examples to help you distinguish between these diverse applications. Watch this video to master the nuances of this unique vocabulary word.

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A coachman parks a carriage in the old remise.