embankment
The origin and history of embankment.
Etymology
Formed from "embank" (to enclose with a bank) plus the noun-forming suffix "-ment".
The origin and history of embankment.
Formed from "embank" (to enclose with a bank) plus the noun-forming suffix "-ment".
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