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Definition for BREECH
BREDE
BREECH
BREECH
, n. [brich. See Breach and Break.]
The lower part of the body behind.
Breeches; but rarely used in the singular. – Shak.
The hinder part of any thing. – Johnson.
The large thick end of a cannon or other fire-arm.
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