Etymology

bouche

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Today it means: A slit, notch or opening in the edge of a (physical or heraldic) shield, through which the bearer's lance or sword could be used or in which it could be rested. Full definition →

French bouche
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  1. French · borrowed frombouche“mouth, victuals”
  2. English todaybouche

From French bouche (“mouth, victuals”). Doublet of bocca.

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