(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:43:39

Cor"beil (?), n. [F. corbeile, fr. L. corbicula a little basket, dim. of corbis basket. Cf. Corbel, Corb, Corvette.]

1. Arch.

A sculptured basket of flowers; a corbel.

[Obs.]

2. pl. Fort.

Small gabions.

Brande & C.

 

© Webster 1913.

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